The Catwalk's history began with the discovery of gold and silver in the rugged Mogollon Mountains above Whitewater Canyon. In 1893, the small town of Graham (also known as Whitewater) grew around a mill, located on the west hillside near the present day location of the parking area. The mill only lasted about 10 years. In the mid-1930's the Civilian Conservation Corps rebuilt the Catwalk. The Catwalk bridge system…

This route begins at Figueroa Mountain Road and follows Zaca Ridge until it meets at a dead-end. Easiest. 

This body of water is part of the South Fork Ogden River drainage.

Cave Campground opens Wednesday, April 26 for the summer season. Cave Campground is right on Hat Creek and across the road from the Subway Cave. All sites have fire rings and barbeques. Cave Campground offers Hat Creek fishing access with free day use parking. Hat Creek offers some of the best fishing on the Lassen National…

Cave Canyon Trail leads from Cave Creek Basin to Florida Saddle and the northern end of the Santa Rita Crest. Florida Saddle is one of the two main trail hubs in the Santa Ritas. Trails radiate from it to virtually every corner of the mountain range. Cave Canyon Trail…

This recreation site was constructed in 1934 by the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps). Large juniper and sycamore trees provide shade. 

Access this easy trail from the Cave Creek Visitor Information Center, Silver Peak Parking Area, or Sunny Flat Campground. Spur trails connect to the road and other campgrounds. The trail winds 1.25 miles along Cave Creek and passes through oak-juniper and riparian woodland. Benches along the way offer places to sit and soak in the sights and sounds of the canyon. Excellent for birding. Common trees along the…

  Cave Creek Ranger District is the first district on Tonto National Forest. It is located in the farthest left hand corner of the forest, and is notable for the water, hiking, and horseback riding recreation. It consists of over 570,000 acres (approximately 230,000 hectares) of Desert, Semi-Desert Grassland, Chaparral, and Pinyon-Juniper types of vegetation. The Verde River flows through this entire district…

In Cave Creek you’ll find spectacular scenery, world class birdwatching, a riparian area teeming with unique wildlife, and a number of Forest recreation amenities to help you enjoy all those natural wonders. On this drive, you’ll get a good picture of what’s in store for you even before you enter the Forest. The soaring cliffs of Cave Creek Canyon, pocked with caves and punctuated with pinnacles, come into…

  Cave Creek Trailhead is a must if you’re exploring Seven Springs! The trail is an easy hike along the creek where you can bird watch various species that like to frequent the riparian watershed area. Review-At-A-Glance below for more details about this site.

Cave Creek Trailhead (#10).

The Visitor Information Center (VIC) is the perfect place to start your Cave Creek Canyon adventure. The VIC, housed in an historic ranger residence, is managed by the Friends of Cave Creek Canyon. Knowledgeable hosts are available to answer questions. Indoor exhibits teach about the natural and cultural history of the area. Books, maps,…

This campgrond is situated on the banks of Fall River in Wyoming along the south border of Yellowstone National Park.   Each campsite has fire rings, grills and picnic tables.  Located throughout the campground are vault toilets, bear-resistant storage boxes and trash receptacles.  

There is a gravel boat ramp and parking area on the south side of the lake as well as a bathroom facility. Non-motorized boats only. The road into this area is extremely rough, 4-wheel drive is advised.

The campground at Cave Lake is lightly used and can be the perfect place for a weekend or week long getaway. Deer hunting season, in the fall, is the busiest time of year. 

18 sites located 18 miles west of Choteau, Montana. Fishing and hiking access.  Bears may frequent the area; keep all food out of sight in approved containers and remove all food from area after eating. Mandatory food storage is required.

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, the Cave Mountain Lake Recreation Area welcomes generations of families who enjoy the rustic beauty and peacefulness of the area. Easy access from I-81, close proximity to historic Lexington, and access to Natural Bridge make Cave Mountain Lake a perfect travel destination.  

Entry/access point to the High Schells Wilderness.

The Cave of the Bells is a fascinating and fragile underground wilderness which exerts its strongest appeal on Forest visitors who enjoy cave exploration. Though this subterranean gallery of rock, known for its unique and varied suite of minerals and formations, has been thousands of years in the forming, it is nevertheless extremely fragile. A few moments of thoughtlessness here could cause immense amounts of…

Cave Run Lake is nestled among the rolling hills of northeastern Kentucky. It is located on the Cumberland Ranger District of the Daniel Boone National Forest. This 8,270-acre lake provides flood protection and a clean water supply to area communities. Tourists enjoy the lake for its scenery and excellent recreation…

ALERT for the 2024 CAMPING SEASON: This campground will be closed for the 2024 camping season due to a riverbank stabilization project. Cave Springs sits in the scenic Oak Creek Canyon and is one of Coconino National Forest's most popular campgrounds.  The campground is nestled in a forested canyon near the town of Sedona, Arizona, and its famous red rock cliffs. The scenery is unmatched, the stream…

Cave Springs Recreation Area is situated within the picturesque farming community of Olinger Gap. Highlights of this recreation area include a campground, small spring-fed pond, access to Stone Mountain Trail and Wilderness, and a short hike to an overlook of the Olinger Gap Community. 

Caves East is part of the Old Caves Trail System. From the trailhead, Old Caves Crater Trail takes you through volcanic cinder fields and Ponderosa Pines to the base of an extinct cinder cone volcano. As you climb…

Caves East Access Trail is part of the Old Caves Trail System. From the trailhead, Old Caves Crater Trail takes you through volcanic cinder fields and Ponderosa Pines to the base of an extinct cinder cone…

What is White-Nose Syndrome? White-nose syndrome is considered one of the worst wildlife diseases in modern times. It is caused by a fungus, and people can unknowingly spread the disease... Learn More Planning to visit a cave on the White River National Forest? Start here! All known cave hibernacula are…

Cawood Picnic Area is located just east of US 421 in Leslie County along a creek shaded by large hemlock trees. Site amenities include parking, grills, picnic tables and horseshoe pits. Picnic tables and pedestal grills are available.

Cayton Campground, located off Highway 145 north of Rico has 27 campsites and three picnic sites along the Dolores River. Two loops offer a choice of sites. The lower loop, near the river, has 14 mostly level spots with limited shade as well as three day-use picnic sites. The upper loop is gently sloping, with 13 sites. Both loops have pull-throughs and shady tent sites. There are 16 reservable sites, 11…

Cayton Gulch Trail is 4.0 miles long. It begins at Cayton Guard Station and ends at the boundary with the Grand Mesa National Forest. The trail was established by James Cayton during his time at the Guard Station, and visitors can follow in his footsteps as they hike or ride the trail. The trail is remote and rugged in places, making it a…

The Cayton Trailhead is located 20 miles south of Silt in the West Divide region of the Rifle Ranger District. The trailhead features the historic Cayton Ranger Station and provides access to Cayton Gulch Trail and Lake Fork Trail. The Cayton Ranger Station is named for James Grimshaw Cayton, who was one of the nation’s first forest rangers. The Ranger Station is the second oldest building of its kind in the United…