Recreation areas located on 191 South may be accessed through the municipality of Naguabo. It is not accessible from the north side of the Forest due to a major landslide that occurred in the mid-1970s.  The south side of the forest is less traveled than the northern part and offers spectacular scenery, hiking and waterplay. Please Note: Winding Road- Drive Carefully – Speed Limit 20 mph…

Road 988 is the municipality of Luquillo’s main entrance into the Forest. Road 988 offers scenic views and two recreation areas to enjoy in the lower elevations of the forest, and connects directly to Road 191 North just above (south) of the El Portal Visitor’s Center. Please Note: Construction works on the road. Drive Carefully. __________________________________________________ La carretera 988 es la entrada…

The Carrisa Lookout complex contains the lookout, Observer’s cabin, shed and outhouse.  This 7’ X 7’ Aermotor MC-39 cab sits upon an 80 foot high steel tower erected in 1934. Carrisa’s Observers cabin and shed were constructed in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps.  The site’s structures were restored in 2012, and will be considered for future rental program.  The Carrisa Lookout Complex is…

Old historic trailhead on Milpitas Road

Informational kiosks for this self-guided, 180-mile tour highlights many points of interest, scenery, and amenities found on the Carrizo Unit including the Granada-Fort Union military road, Carrizo and Picture canyons, and the Aubry cutoff of the Santa Fe Trail. Roads are good when dry, but use caution if wet.

Carrizo Canyon:The east fork of Carrizo Creek flows through this small canyon graced by juniper and cottonwood trees. American Indian petroglyphs can be found along the canyon walls. A variety of wildlife, especially birds, can be seen in the early morning or before sunset.Carrizo Picnic Area: The hiking trail along Carrizo Creek gives access to one of the few permanent water sources on the Carrizo Unit of the…

Off the Beaten Path The Carson Draw Trail System, just outside of Sundance, WY, is a four-season, non-motorized system of trails that wind through Carson Draw. From spring to fall, the trails are busy with hikers, mountain bikers, and horse riders. These "off the beaten path" trails offer solitude to those searching for a more primitive trail experience. Users may find that these trails are much like the…

The Carson Hole Trail #610 descends at a moderate grade from Carson Hole Campground through ponderosa and aspen.  It continues to descend at a moderate to steep grade through two switchbacks and into a sage meadow.  The trail ends at the intersection with the Smith Point Trial #636 which is near the confluence of La Fair Creek and Dominguez Creek.…

The Cason Lake Trail #728 winds through spruce/fir and meadows at a moderate to steep grade. The trail veers to the south through a large boulder field towards the rim of the Grand Mesa. The grade becomes steep through the talus boulder field and is very rocky. It passes through an old wooden fence line just below the rim along a deep draw. As the tail crests the rim looking back down the trail gives the visitor an…

New toilet was installed fall of 2009. Parking area is under construction. There are 4 picnic/campsites. Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding.

The Carson Ranger District office is located in Carson City (pop. 54,414), which is Nevada’s capital. The District lies in seven counties including Carson City, Douglas, and Washoe in Nevada and Alpine, Nevada, Lassen, and Sierra Counties in California. The Carson Ranger District encompasses over 400,000 acres in the states of Nevada (135,…

The 161,000 acre Carson-Iceberg Wilderness straddles the crest of the Sierra Nevada range, divided almost evenly between the Stanislaus and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forests. Here you'll find spectacular high country, with several peaks rising above 10,000 feet, broad river valleys, perennial creeks with small waterfalls, granite-strewn slopes, and meadow-filled valleys. Here are the headwaters of the East Fork of…

       The 161,000 acre Carson-Iceberg Wilderness straddles the crest of the Sierra Nevada range, divided almost evenly between the Stanislaus and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forests. Here you'll find spectacular high country, with several peaks rising above 10,000 feet, broad river valleys, perennial creeks with small waterfalls, granite-strewn slopes, and meadow-filled valleys. Here are the…

Cart Creek Pullout Area.

The trail climbs up the ridge to the ledgy summit of Mt. Moriah, with excellent views, and then continues South as part of the Appalachian Trail through the Carter-Moriah range.

On the Wild and Scenic Clackamas River. The campground is a compact single loop through cedars, maples, and alders. A couple of berry patches suggest good picking in late summer. Some sites have great views of the river. Popular recreation activities include fishing and whitewater rafting. Download a Whitewater Recreation Map here!

Located on the Wild and Scenic Clackamas River across from the Carter Bridge Campground, this day use area overlooks Carter Falls.  This area is popular for fishing, swimming, and whitewater rafting. Download a Whitewater Recreation Map here! Provides access to: …

This is the trailhead for the Carter Dunes Trail #1384 and is located in…

Carter Lake Boat Ramp

Carter Lake Campground is a family favorite in the Oregon Dunes Recreation Area. Part of the campground is located on the dunes where children love to play in the sand, and the other half is located on Carter Lake, perfect for fishing and boating. Campsites are nestled among shore pine, sitka spruce, Douglas fir and native rhododendron. Drinking water and flush toilets are available and each site has a…

Carter Lake Day Use is located in the Carter Lake Campground which is located next to Carter Lake in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Campsites are nestled among Shore Pine, Sitka Spruce and Douglas-fir. The Carter Dunes Trail leads from the campground to the dunes and beach.

Please use the day use parking area and DO NOT BLOCK campsites with hiker vehicles. The trail accesses Middle Sister (3,340 ft.) and reaches the summit via Middle Sister Trail at 3.6 miles with 2000 feet of elevation gain.

There is one large group campsite available at the Carter Meadows campground that is available by reservation only. The site is designed for large groups with horses, and there are corrals for 25+ horses. Due to elevation, accessibility determined by snow levels.  Snow may cover or obscure trails at high elevations well into June depending on weather.

The Pacific Crest Trail crosses the Callahan-Cecilville Road (County Rd. 1C02) at Carter Summit.  The trailhead has a small parking area and a trailhead information kiosk.  The Pacific Crest Trail northbound provides access to the Russian Wilderness.  The Pacific Crest Trail southbound provides access to the Trinity Alps Wilderness. Trails into higher elevations may have snow well into June.

Cartwright Ridge Campground is located on the shores of the scenic Sage Hen Reservoir in the Boise National Forest, perched at an elevation of 4,800 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring the Sage Hen Reservoir Trail. The 5 Sage Hen campgrounds are a beautiful, scenic destination for recreation and adventure. Natural Features: The campgrounds are situated in a forest of towering Ponderosa pine,…

Explore the high mountain balds from this gap at Roan Mountain. Step onto the Appalachian National Scenic Trail from this site or continue a short distance up the mountain and across the state line into North Carolina and the Rhododendron Gardens area.

The Casa Blanca Canyon Trailhead provides access to Casa Blanca Canyons #161 (Arizona National Scenic Trail Passage 4), which climbs to the northwest. An underpass near the trailhead also provides access to the Arizona Trail…

This 20.8-mile trail, Passage 4 of the 800-mile Arizona National Scenic Trail (AZNST), begins 4 miles north of Patagonia at the Casa Blanca Canyon Trailhead. A kiosk at the trailhead has a map and…

  Workman Creek Falls has excellent photography opportunities in the Sierra Ancha Wilderness area. There is access to Historical and pre-historic sites such as Aztec Peak Lookout. The Workman Creek area is the habitat for whitetail deer, bear, elk, turkey, javelina, mountain lion and many other animal species.

This campground is located in the canyon bottom along the Clark Fork River. The site is adjacent to the highway and across the road from the river, and forested with Douglas-fir, ponderosa pine and western larch providing abundant shade. Fishing opportunities are available at the river. The Iron Mountain Trail #242, historic wagon road, terminus is in the campground.