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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 162,984 miles of trails, over 30,000 recreation sites, over 400,000 miles of streams and 3 million acres of lakes, 127 alpine ski areas, 338,000 heritage sites, and specially designated sites that include 36.7 million acres of designated wilderness areas, 130 wild and scenic rivers, 15 monuments, and one preserve. And remember, “It’s All Yours.”

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Kiasutha Recreation Area

The campground sits on a large creek off the Allegheny Reservoir, offering countless water activities. Visitors enjoy a grassy beach for swimming and relaxing, a boat ramp and dock allow visitors to enjoy the vast lake for boating and fishing. Several hiking trails also snake around the campground and along the creek and reservoir. The swimming beach and picnic area have ample parking. The day use area also includes…

Loleta Recreation Area

This area has been recently nominated and accepted onto the National Register of Historic Places. The area was once a bustling logging town, established in 1889, with over 600 inhabitants. The town had a large sawmill, shingle mill, broom handle factory and a rail connection for shipping products to Sheffield, PA. Once the timber supply was exhausted in 1913, the mills shut down and the town was deserted. The…

Pope Still Hunt Camp

Get back to nature while enjoying primitive camping. Hunting This location is used primarily as a hunt camp during general gun season.

Prospect Bluff Historic Sites

Public Safety Notice: Effective July 2023, this area is temporarilly closed due to Hurricane damage receovery and restoration projects. The site of two successive forts, the first built during the War of 1812 by the British, and of the tragic massacre of more than 300 African-Americans who held the fort under the British flag in 1816, Prospect Bluff played an important role in Florida history. Located along the…

Volusia Wharf Boat Ramp

One of the rare spots where a boater can directly reach Lake George without having to cross the Volusia Bar, the Volusia Wharf Boat Ramp is an unpaved ramp leading into a dredged channel through the bar. Swing right, and head upriver into Astor; go straight to head into the shallows of Lake George. Navigating Lake George takes some skill and a trustworthy depthfinder. The lake is broad and very shallow. A breeze…

Lake Dorr Boat Ramp

The Lake Dorr Boat Ramp is a gently sloped launch site into Lake Dorr, just south of Lake Dorr Recreation Area, with courtesy dock. A four-wheeled drive vehicle is recommend due to the rough road leading back to boat ramp. Ample turn-around space. Boating Bring your boat, kayak or canoe and enjoy a day of fishing or exploring.  Fishing Cast for bass in the middle of Lake Dorr or drop a line in from…

Jackman Brook Overlook

​This pull-off does not have tables or other amenities, but the view is definitely worth a picnic.

Jeffers Brook Shelter

​Jeffers Brook Shelter is an 'Adirondack' style shelter that is located just off Town Line Trail (Appalachain Trail) via a side trail 1.1 miles north of NH RT 25 in the village of Glencliff. It can be also accessed via Long Pond Road (North South Road) by going 0.2 miles south on Town Line Trail from where it crosses the road. Jeffer's Brook nearby is the water source and a composting …

Jericho Road Trailhead

This trailhead has room for 2 or 3 cars and consists of a pullout. The trail is a pleasant country road walk 3.2 miles to the site of the old Cooley Hill fire tower, now removed and with views grown in.

Kinsman Pond Shelter

​Kinsman Pond Shelter lies on the northern shore of Kinsman Pond at the elevation of 3,750 ft. at the junctions of Kinsman Pond, Kinsman Ridge, and Fishin' Jiminy(AppalachianTrai)Trails. The shelter handles 12 people and there are 1 group and 3 single tent platforms. There is a composting outhouse, dishwashing area, and a bear box. Seasonal caretaker.

Lafayette XC-Ski Trailhead

This local secret offers a quieter and less developed cross-country skiing experience, with many short loops and easy terrain. Thre is pull-in parking for 4 or 5 vehicles, and no other facilities. 

Liberty Springs Tentsite

​This tentside, built and maintained by the Appalachain Mountain Club, is situated on Mt. Liberty off the Liberty Spring Trail (Appalachian Trail) 0.3 miles below the junction with the Franconia Ridge Trail. There are seven single and three double tentpads. A composting privy and dishwashing station are provided. The water source is an excellent spring. Seasonal caretaker.

Lincoln Woods Trailhead

​This very large parking area has many ammenities, including restrooms, potable water, interpretive panels, trash receptacles and a cabin. Short nature trails between a suspension bridge and a pedestrian bridge alongside Rte. 112, both spanning the west branch of the Pemigewasset river, afford an accessible self-guided loop walk through the area. Lincoln Woods trailhead is considered the gateway to the Pemigewasset…

Livermore S Trailhead

The trailhead accesses many trails popular in all seasons and a bathroom facility is available. The main trail is Livermore Trail, which is a gravel road for 5 miles before narrowing, emerging opposite Lily Pond, just east of the height-of-land on the Kancamagus Highway (NH Rte. 112). The Livermore trail provides access to the Greeley Ponds Trail and Mount Trypyramid loop, as well as many interesting short trails…

Waterville Campground

​This campground is located in the heart of Waterville Valley and serves as a wonderful basecamp for exlporing the numerous hiking trails located in this area.It has 27 campsites.

Waterville Valley Ski Area

​Waterville Valley Resort is a unique New Hampshire destination, nestled in a natural snow pocket in the White Mountains and surrounded by other 4000' footers. It offers a variety of terrain for every skier or rider, whether a first-timer or an expert.

Welch-Dickey Trailhead

The Welch-Dickey trail is extremely popular due to it's relatively easy access to fine views. The trail varies through shady hardwood forests to open expansive views. I the summer, wild bluberries can be picked as you approach the summit. There is some rock scrambling required along this trail, so come prepared with appropriate footwear. Trail is marked by yellow markers.  There are many scenic areas along…

Horseshoe Pond Trailhead

From a small parking area on Deer Hill Rd. this trail is 1.1 miles over easy grades and connects to the Conant Trail.

Hutmen's Trailhead

The trail is 3.1 miles in length, relatively flat and ends on Carter Notch Road.

Whoop Um Up Park N' Ski

The Idaho City RD hosts an area 18 miles north of Idaho City off Highway 21 that cross-country skiers and snowshoers will enjoy.  It has groomed beginner to intermediate trails and distances of up to 6 miles.  Be aware that the parking area is shared with snowmobiles, so you may encounter snow machines as you gear up for our adventure. the trails can be a bit rugged with a few steep and…

Red Mountain Trailhead

The Red Mountain Trailhead is a five-acre signed site which includes a restroom, hitching rack, registration box, visitor information, fire rings and picnic tables. This trailhead provides access to the Catpaw Lake (#142), Red Mountain (#143), Kirkham Ridge (#144) and Clear Creek (#145) trails. All trailheads have space for parking.

Tyndall / Vulcan Trailhead

The Tyndall / Vulcan Trailhead is a three-acre site with restroom and 5 dispersed campsites. It serves the Vulcan Hot Springs (#072), Tyndall Creek (#107) and Wewukiye (#252) trails.

Upper Bear Summit Trailhead

The Upper Bear Summit Trailhead is a signed site that includes an information kiosk and a loading/unloading ramp for animals. It serves Bear Summit (#286) and Bear Summit West (#288) trails.  All trailheads have space for parking.

Cow Creek Floatboat Access

The Cow Creek Floatboat Access provides a site to launch rafts into the South Fork Boise River. It has a restroom, parking area and information kiosk.

Tailwaters Boat Access

The Tailwaters Boat Access is a site to lauch a raft into the South Fork Boise River.

 

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