The Catahoula Ranger District encompasses 121,500 acres and is a very popular district with residents of north Rapides and Grant Parishes with its close proximity to Alexandria/Pineville, Ball, Tioga, Bentley, Dry Prong and Pollock.

Also known as “Mt Lemmon Highway”, this is the only paved road that leads to the upper reaches of the Santa Catalina Range is one of the most scenic highways in the southwest. It provides access to a fascinating land of breathtaking vistas, outlandish rockscapes, cool mountain forests and deep canyons spilling out onto broad deserts.…

Provides access to: Catalpa Lake Trail #535 which accesses Mount Hood Wilderness and Bonnie Meadows Trail #471. This trailhead is rustic and off the beaten path with no restroom facilities…

The Cataract Creek Trail #475 begins at the Bureau of Land Management boundary in the Handies Peak Wilderness and ends at the Gunnison National Forest boundary.  It travels through Cataract Gulch and encounters several spectacular waterfalls before reaching Cataract Lake where fishing is reported…

This small campground with 5 campsites is located in the Cataract Creek drainage just above Green Mountain Reservoir. There are many trails in the area that access the Eagles Nest Wilderness. View Dates and Fees…

This popular fishing lake is located on the Williams Ranger District about one mile northwest of Williams on Cataract Lake Road. Cataract Lake is open seasonally for day-use only. Overnight camping is not available at Cataract Lake. However, the area is open for activities such as fishing and picnicking during the day. Facilities at the lake include a toilet, picnic tables and garbage bins. …

Catavee Campground is located on Huntington Lake near the Kaiser Wilderness. The campground is forested with dense fir and pine trees providing good privacy at several of the sites. A few sites overlook Bear Creek, while others offer lake views. This campground offers convenient access to all the activities and events available around Huntington Lake, including the annual sailboat regatta. Visit the Billy Creek…

    Follow this trail along the scenic headwaters of the Catawba River for a 4 mile round trip hike to the beautiful 100ft cascading waterfall. Historic buildings are scattered along the trail, remnants of the 1920's hydropower dam that provided power for the town of Old Fort. This hike does require several stream crossings. Be sure to wear solid boots to prevent from slipping and getting wet!…

Catbrier Loop Campground is one of three shady campground loops in the Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area. This loop has ten sites with electricity and water and is designed for larger RVs. The loop also has toilets, and a shelterhouse. The campground opens between April 1 and April 15 and remains open through October 31 (weather dependent). A maximum of 2 vehicles and 8 people are allowed per site. 

Catfish Lake Boat Launch and Waterfowl Impoundment

Catfish Lake offers a small boat ramp and dispersed camping area. The lake is shallow and therefore only flat bottom boats should be on it.

Catfish is a site located on the Horseshoe Reservoir in Cave Creek. This site offers beautiful vistas of the surrounding mountains. Horseshoe Reservoir provide opportunities for many water activities. Catfish Boating Site offers access boat for non-motorized boating ONLY. It will not accommodate larger boats. Horseshoe Reservoir is one of the most remote lakes in the area and is ideal for anglers looking for a…

The Catfish Waterfowl Impoundment is located in the Croatan National Forest and managed by North Carolina Wildlife commission and the USFS. It is approximately 800 acres in size on what was a drained farm before the USFS acquired it in the late 1960's. The average water level inside the impoundment is approximately 1-2 feet with canals approximately 5+ feet deep. Use caution when wading. Most hunters use small boats…

Cathedral Campground is northwest of Del Norte and northeast of South Fork, on Embargo Creek. It was remodeled in 2010 and now has 22 sites.   17 are dead end spurs and 5 are pull through sites.  The sites vary from 35 to 45 feet in length.  This campground is located in a mature aspen and spruce grove with a beautiful view of Cathedral Rock to the north. Embargo Creek flows alongside the east…

  This 2 mile trail begins at the Chewuch Trailhead and is in the Pasayten Wilderness. The junction with the Windy Creek Trail #362 is approximately half way down the trail. The Cathedral Driveway Trail #510A ends at the junction with the…

ALERTS: • Bear canisters are required for all backpackers in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness.• Advance reservation permits are required for overnight stays in the Maroon Bells - Snowmass Wilderness Overnight Permit Zones.…

The access road is gated to prohibit motorized access. Visitors to this campground are primarily river paddlers. To access the site from the road, visitors will need to walk .25 miles into the large, old-growth eastern white pine to find the campground. Trees offer a screen…

Use of this trail is relatively light due to its rugged nature and because access to either end of the trail is rather difficult. Add to this the fact that a large section of the trail is either very steep or narrow and rocky and you end up with a trail that is definitely not recommended for novices. Vegetation along the trail varies from upper Sonoran desert to pine and oak woodlands of the transition zone. Views…

Generally open April to November as weather and conditions allow.  Near the Cathedral Rock Picnic Area. Access/entry point to the Mt. Charleston Wilderness.

Cathedral Rock Group Picnic Area is located at the top of beautiful Kyle Canyon in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, just 30 miles from Las Vegas. Visitors enjoy hiking, horseback riding and scenic driving in this forested desert oasis. It is near the Cathedral Rock and South Loop Trailheads.

This short, .6 miles round trip, easy trail starts at the trailhead on the south side of the road between Stewart Campground and South Fork Road. The wooded path ends at a vista with a bench, viewing scope, and spectacular view. Not to miss!

This 1.9 mile loop, northeast of the Catherine Creek Trailhead, offers spectacular wildflower viewing during the spring and passes within sight of a natural arch. The vicinity surrounding the arch is closed to protect resources and is marked off by a fence. Please help keep it nice for the next generation, and do not enter the closed area.  Watch for poison oak, ticks, and rattlesnakes. This trail is lightly…

One of the premier areas for early spring wildflower viewing in the eastern Columbia River Gorge, Catherine Creek Recreation Area is popular each spring before it dries up by mid summer. The trailhead and parking north of Old Highway 8 are the access point to a network of multi-use biker/hiker/equestrian trails. The site was once a ranch before being acquired by the Forest Service to protect native plants, the…

The Catherine Summit Sno-Park is a large winter trailhead located off Highway 203. Popular with snowmobilers, snowshoers and Nordic skiers, the facility has vault toilet and ski and riding area map. As a multi-use facility, the snowmobile trails are maintained in partnership with the local clubs, and the Sno-Park is plowed under an…

Cats Paw Camp is a boat-in campsite along the north side of the Green River, located about 1.3 miles below Little Hole Boat Ramp. This area is typical of a high desert environment, with shady junipers, cottonwoods, Ponderosa pines, and summer wildflowers. This site can accommodate 6-8 people.

Description: At an elevation of 3700 feet, this is one of two developed campgrounds on the Upper McCloud River. There are 27 sites with tables and fire rings, vault toilets, and piped drinking water. Suitable for tents and larger RV's or trailers. Double sites for large families or small groups. 14 day limit. $15 per night. No reservations. Features: The Upper McCloud River is one of the primary attractions in the…

The trail travels through aspens and meadows with patches of spruce and fir. It is hard to follow at times so be sure and carry a compass and map. Cattle graze in the area making lots of trails. Please leave gates in the position that you found them. For safety, bicycles must yield to hikers, who in turn yield to horses. Keep your speed down and ride safely. To protect wildlife please leave your dog at home; this is…

 Cattle Guard Road is 1.9 miles and is open to high clearance vehicles, OHV, horse and foot traffice. It is a short cut back to #651.

Trailhead for the Catwalk National Recreation Trail #207 and Whitewater Trail #207.