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PLEASE NOTE: We are in the process of updating the links to the forest web pages. Please check with the local forest for the most up-to-date status of each recreational area. Your national forests and grasslands are 193 million acres of vast, scenic beauty waiting for you to discover. Over 3 million acres of land located in 22 National Recreation Areas managed by the Forest Service is preserved for recreational activities like hiking, boating, fishing and swimming, while highlighting natural, cultural and scenic resources. Visitors who choose to recreate on these public lands find 164,000 miles of trails, over 30,000 recreation sites, over 5,000 miles of streams and 3 million acres of lakes, 127 alpine ski areas, 338,000 heritage sites, and specially designated sites that include 37 million acres of designated wilderness areas, 130 wild and scenic rivers, 15 monuments, and one preserve. And remember, “It’s All Yours.” Displaying 4751 - 4800 of 17653

Dry Wolf Cabin

  The cabin is basically a one room facility and sleeps five (5). The cabin is not handicapped accessible but the nearby toilet is accessible.  The access road is a graveled road and once snow comes in, it may be accessible only by four wheel drive vehicle. No water or electricity is available. A woodstove is available for heat. There are propane lights and a cook stove. Dishes and pots and pans are…

Dry Wolf Campground

Located in the heart of Charlie Russell Country, Dry Wolf Campground’s 25 campsites are along Dry Wolf Creek. Dry Wolf Campground is usually open from June through the middle of fall. The largest slot can accommodate a maximum trailer length of 45 feet. Bandbox Mountain surrounds the campground where marine fossils can be found. Campers can fish from the two platforms along Dry Wolf Creek near the campground. All…

Dubois

The Wind River Ranger District office is located at 1403 West Ramshorn in Dubois, Wyoming. Dubois is a small western town with spectacular scenery. It is surrounded by the Wind River and Absaroka mountains. Area attractions include the National Bighorn Sheep Interpretive Center and the Headwaters Art and Conference Center.

Dubois RD

The Dubois Ranger District on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest offers over 460,000 acres of opportunity to experience the great outdoors. Diamond Peak, the third highest point in Idaho, towers above the landscape at 12,197 feet. There are a variety of trails available, several of which are suited for horseback riding and mountain biking.   Approximately 410 miles of roads are open to full size vehicle…

Duck Creek Campground

Duck Creek Campground lies adjacent to Duck Creek Pond and Duck Creek, both excellent fishing waters. This picturesque spot rests beneath a sheltering canopy of ponderosa pine and aspen; it provides easy access to several recreational activities and breathtaking scenery. The…

Duck Creek Picnic Area

Duck Creek Picnic Area is located off of Guanella Pass Road. It has five (5) picnic sites and is located in a shaded area. Please plan on bringing drinking water.

Duck Creek Visitor Center

The Duck Creek Visitor Center (elev. 8600 ft.)  is nestled in a beautiful grove of Spruce and Aspen trees. The visitor center is staffed by friendly volunteers eager to share their years of local experience.  Information is available on hiking, biking, fishing, camping, off highway vehicles, and many other area attractions. Many interpertive items are available such as maps,…

Duck Fork Fishing Site

Duck Fork Reservoir is a 51.2 acre reservoir located in upper Ferron Canyon.  The Department of Wildlife Resources of Utah (DWR) stocks this reservoir with Cutthroat and Tiger Trout.  Fishing and dispersed camping are allowed here.

Duck Lake

This body of water is part of the Provo drainage.

Duck Lake Campsite on Grand Island

Some of the highlights of Grand Island, a Congressionally designated National Recreation Area (NRA) include: Massive 300-foot wave-cut sandstone cliffs 13,500 acres of lush forest Beaches of fine sand Winter ice caves Historic buildings and artifacts dating back as far as 2,000 B.C. The island's scenic natural beauty and interesting history make it an attractive place for camping and other outdoor activities. Duck…

Duck Lake Trailhead - Trail # 732

The Duck Lake trail is 3.7 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 128 and ends at Duck Lake. The trail is a fairly gentle walk that offers scenic vistas of the Conejos Valley and gives access to several small fishing lakes. The South San Juan Wilderness is entered about 2/3 of the way up the trail. The trail is fairly steep for the first mile as it climbs to the bench above Elk Creek. The remaining two miles traverses…

Duck-Eaton Trailhead

The trailhead is off of Forest Road 41N14. There is a parking area with adequate size for smaller stock trailers and a wilderness information display.  The trailhead provides access to several trails that lead to lake basin destinations in the Russian Wilderness, including Eaton Lake, Big Duck Lake, Little Duck Lake, and Horseshoe Lake. The Horse Range Creek Trail…

Duck/Hum Lake Trailhead

The Duck Lake/Hum Lake Trailhead provides access to the Twenty Mile Trail #085 and Hum Lake Trail #082 from Lick Creek Road. The hike to Duck Lake is just under 1.5 miles one way and reasonable for a wide range of ability levels. It does…

Duckabush area

Experience the dramatic change in elevation within the Duckabush watershed that give way to expansive views and a multitude of forest types. This area starts at 699 feet near the Dosewallips River and soars to the 6,866 foot summit of The Brothers peak. The lower slopes are dominated by Western hemlock, Douglas-fir and western red cedar which transition to Pacific silver fir and mountain hemlock before giving way to…

Duckabush Stock Trailhead

Provides access for stock users to: Duckabush Trail #803 (rated "most difficult" for stock) which enters The Brothers Wilderness and Olympic National Park. The nearest potable water is at …

Duckabush Trailhead

Provides access to: Duckabush Trail which accesses The Brothers Wilderness and Olympic National Park. The nearest potable water is at Interrorem Cabin.

Dude Mountain Trailhead

The Dude Mountain Trail is 1.5 miles long. The trail begins at the end of the Brown Mountain Road and quickly gains elevation, heading through thick stands of old growth spruce and hemlock, and opening into muskegs and alpine meadows. The tread is a combination of gravel and boardwalk for the majority of the trail. After the gravel ends, the final section of trail follows a narrow ridge, leading to the summit of…

Dudley Falls

Swim area and fishing access.

Duffy Lake Trailhead

Trailhead for Duffy Lake Trail #3427 which enters Mt. Jefferson Wilderness. Other trails you can access from the Duffy Lake Trailhead or the Big Meadows Horse Camp…

Dug Bar Trailhead and Boat Launch

The Dug Bar Boat Launch and Trailhead is a multi-use year round recreation facility. It is the only driveable facility which accesses the northern end Snake River on the Oregon side in Hells Canyon and is popular with anglers, boaters, hikers, and other visitors. The boat launch has a small concrete ramp and accessible toilet. The trailhead is primarily used for accessing the northern…

Dugas - Tule Mesa

Large area geographic area; encompasses riparian habitat to ponderosa pine.  Recreational opportunities include: hiking, mountain biking, horse riding, OHV trail and road riding, dispersed camping, and Sycamore Cabin, a hostoric rental cabin.  Trails in the area include: Chalk Tank Trail #506 Cold Water Springs Trail #27 Double T Trail Dripping Spring Trail #508 Hell Hole Trail #541 Oxbow Trail #163…

Dugout Gulch Botanical Trailhead (Trail #77)

The Dugout Gulch Botanical Trail is a 2.3 mile trail plus a 4.4 mile loop trail. Far from the boreal (northern) forest of the upper Great Lakes region and Canada, is a small unique community know as Dugout Gulch Botanical Area. Relic boreal plants find refuge in the moist, cool gulches. These survivors are referred to as boreal disjuncts. The boreal forests of Canada once extended as far south as Nebraska. With…

Dukes Creek Falls Recreation Area

Dukes Creek Falls is conveniently located on the Russell-Brasstown National Scenic Highway. The area offers a moderate hiking trail and exceptional scenery with panoramic views to the distinguished Mount Yonah.

Dumbell Lake Backcountry Campsites

The two backcountry campsites on Dumbell Lake are similar to those in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness with fire grate and wilderness latrine.  Please respect the area as you would a wilderness and leave no trace of your presence behind.

Dumont Creek Campground

Dumont Creek Campground is located on the South Umpqua River just above the mouth of Dumont Creek. A short trail leads to a small, rocky beach on a section of river that's perfect for wading. With just three campsites, you won't have to worry about the neighbors (unless you count the wildlife, that is). Campground sits at 1,300 feet of elevation. Latitude: 43.035986 Longitude: -122.811807 Facilities 3…

Dumont Lake Campground

*NOTE (Update 10/1): This campground will close for the season on October 1st, 2024 Dumont Lake Campground is 22 miles southeast of Steamboat Springs, just minutes off of U.S. Highway 40 (Rabbit Ears Pass) between the towns of Steamboat Springs and Kremmling. The campground is made up of 22 sites and are combination of pull-through and back-in sites(17 are reservable through…

Dumont Lake Picnic Site

Dumont Lake Picnic Site is separate from the Dumont Lake Campground and has a $5 day use fee. It is located 22 miles southeast of Steamboat Springs on U.S. Highway 40 near the base of the peak on Rabbit Ears Pas between Steamboat Springs and Kremmling. (The actual lake itself is located at the picnic area, separate from the campground). The area borders the Continental Divide and sits on top of the…

Dumont Parking Lot

This parking lot is located between Kremmling and Steamboat Springs area on Rabbit Ears Pass, HWY 40 and managed by the Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. The lot is open year round and popular among snowmobilers during the winter months to camp at and access the many trails that surround the area in the east summit motorized use area. Some of the trails are groomed by volunteers of a snowmobile…

Dumont Trailhead

Dumont Snowmobile Trailhead is managed by the State of South Dakota and provides quick access to a series of snowmobile trails that crisscross the northern and central Black Hills, along with the Mickelson trail, and extends into eastern Wyoming. The trailhead accesses Trail 7 and is a short…

Duncan Cabin

The Duncan cabin offers a new and unique cabin stay experience for the adventurous folks that prefer to stay in places off the beaten path. The cabin offers solitude and amazing views of the valley in a setting that is far from your typical 3-star hotel stay. With a small corral on-site, horses are the ideal mode of transportation into the cabin.  The one-room cabin is furnished with two bunk…

Duncan North Boating Site

This is a primitive area without facilities.  The boat ramp is gravel and dirt.  There is a small parking lot and turn around.  This area is recommended for cartop boats and small power boats.

Duncan South Boating Site

This is a primitive area without facilities.  The boat ramp is gravel and dirt.  There is parking for boat trailers and room for turn around.  Small motor boats and car top boats can launch from Duncan South.

Dunckley Pass Overlook

NOTE: Generally passable by mid-June through October (snow dependent)In the winter months it is accessible by snowmobile. Just 19 miles outside of Yampa, this is a great place to stop off the Flat Tops Scenic Byway for a picnic or bathroom break. The panoramic view of the Flat Tops and Pyramid Peak from here is spectacular, especially during the fall months for viewing the colors.  Dunckley Pass is a…

Dunckley Pass Winter Trailhead

This Winter Trailhead provides access to a network of ski trails and provides parking for those wishing to snowmobile up Dunckley Pass. In summer months the trails can be accessed by parking by the gate on Forest Service Road 936.   Dunckley Pass Ski Trail Map and Information Please Note: There is a Dog Sledding business that…

Duncom Mountain Burn Observation Site

The Duncom Mountain Burn occurred September 3, 1969.  The size ended up being approximately 120 acres. This fire was the result of human carelessness. Reforestation of the burned area has been made possible through the efforts of the Wyoming Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs.  

Dungeness area

Nestled in the northeastern corner of the Olympic Peninsula, the Dungeness area is formed by the Gray Wolf and Dungeness River basins up to the rocky heights of the Buckhorn Wilderness. Being the driest area of the Olympic forest, it is known for its subalpine flower blooms and numerous butterfly species. This area provides…

Dungeness Forks Campground

Campground is located at the fork of the Dungeness and Graywolf Rivers and is a shaded, forested area with evergreen conifers. There are 10 campsites that will accommodate tents. Trailers and motorhomes are not recommended due to steep one lane unpaved road access.

Dunlap Vista

Scenic Overlook along State Highway 180, within Sequoia National Forest.

Dunraven Trailhead

This trailhead gives acces to the  North Fork Trail (#929) and Bulwark Ridge Trail to Signal Mountain (#928-1). There is room for 23 vehicles and a vault toilet at the trailhead. 

Duppy Falls

This is the site of an old state quarry, and the trail to the river has been created by people going trout fishing. Follow that unmarked trail toward the west, and walk upstream to the falls when you reach the river. In the open field at edge of the old quarry, deer can often be seen and the sun loving wildflowers of open areas are common.

Duran Canyon Campground

12 single campsites on Duran Creek. Trailhead to La Cueva Lake Trail #8 and Duran/Policarpio Trail #13.

Dusty Campground

Campground on the north shore of Lake Britton where the Pit River enters. Shaded oak and pine sites. All sites have fire pits. Managed by PG&E. Visit the PG& E website for more information.

Dutch Creek (516)

Located within the Hermosa Creek Special Management Area, the Dutch Creek Trail is a multi-use trail that starts high and ends low. From Elbert Creek Road, #581, the first few miles follows a ridgeline at 10,000 ft. Within 3.5 miles, the trail tops out in open meadows with wide-ranging views to both the east and west. To…

Dutch Creek CCC Day Use

Site of Historic Dutch Creek Civilian Conservation Corps Camp.

Dutch Flat Trailhead

Dutch Flat Trailhead is a small rustic site which accesses the Dutch Flat Creek basin and the North Fork John Day Wilderness. Trail #1607 begins at the trailhead. The site has a stock loading ramp and hitching rails. Between Van Patten Butte and Twin Mountain, Dutch Flat Trail follows the creek gradually ascending through a forest of…

Dutch Fred Trailhead

The Dutch Fred Trailhead is located south of Indian Creek along the Rampart Range Road. The Dutch Fred Trail (#679) enters into a a system of 115 miles of motorcycle and ATV trails in the Rampart Range Recreation Area. In order to use any vehicle on National Forest lands, it must either have a valid state license plate or be registered with the Colorado Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Program. Contact Colorado…

Dutch George Campground

Dutch George Campground is a lower-elevation campground located adjacent to Colorado Highway 14 and the Cache La Poudre River. It is primarily an open flat area but there are cottonwood and ponderosa pine trees within the riparian zone of the river, providing shade to some of the campsites. This campground is well-suited for larger RVs due to the highway access, paved interior road and longer parking spurs. There…

Dutch John #91

This pleasant trail leads from Bog Springs Campground to a cool, grassy area of seeps and springs tucked away in a small canyon on the slopes of Mt. Wrightson. From the trailhead near the parking lot at the rear of Bog Springs Campground, the trail climbs steadily,…

Dutch John Draw Group Campground

Dutch John Draw Campground is located within a quiet cove on Flaming Gorge Reservoir. It is located on a sloping hillside forested with pinyon pines, which offer little shade. The entire site offers scenic views of the water. Campers enjoy easy access to boating, water skiing, fishing and swimming. A small boat dock is located on-site and is designated specifically for those camping at Dutch John Draw. A short trail…