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This 14-mile, paved, multi-use National Recreation Trail follows the route of the now-abandoned Oregon Pacific & Eastern Railroad line, along the scenic shores of the Row (rhymes with 'cow') River and Dorena Reservoir. There are many trailheads and places to...

The Ruby Creek Recreation Area is located on the Upper Madison River. The campground has 22 camping sites, with a separate boat launch and parking area nearby. There is a seasonal volunteer campground host on site.

Located on the eastern shore of Ruby Reservoir, this recreation site provides access to fishing, boating, and camping. The reservoir was developed to supply irrigation water for agriculture and is subject to large fluctuations in water levels. Garnets can be...

The Salmon Lake Campground is located on the shores of Salmon Lake, one of the northernmost spawning areas for Sockeye salmon in Alaska. The campground is approximately 40 miles north of Nome, Alaska, and is accessed by a one mile...

Overview The Upper Salmon River (Stanley to North Fork, Idaho) provides a variety of boating and river-based recreational opportunities. This upper section is unique in its combination of easy access and backcountry scenic values. Dozens of wildlife and bird species...

Overview: Only an hour's drive from Portland, Oregon, the clear water of the Salmon River cascades over numerous waterfalls in the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness before reaching its lower forested canyons. From its headwaters to the confluence with the Sandy River approximately...

Explore 40 miles of the upper San Pedro River in the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area. Enjoy birding, hiking, biking, backcountry camping, and more near Sierra Vista, Arizona.

**Campsite 1 – 2 are now day use only. While construction is primarily complete along the Bluff River Trail accessible section, you may encounter minimal construction activities in Sand Island Loop A. The trail upgrades in Loop A improve access...

Remember your OUTDOOR ETHICS when enjoying your public lands. Please RECREATE RESPONSIBLY. Overview Encompassing 154,000 acres, including just over 100,000 acres of already congressionally designated Wilderness, Sand to Snow National Monument is an ecological and cultural treasure and one of...

Update Dec. 15, 2025: Santa Cruz lake is closed for the season and will reopen February 15, 2026. Thirty miles north of Santa Fe, New Mexico, the snow-fed waters of the Rio del Medio and the Rio Frijoles begin a...

In Wyoming, the Scab Creek Primitive Area offers extraordinary natural wilderness features and ample opportunity for solitary wilderness experiences.

Enjoy picnics, swimming, fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing at the Senator Wash Boat Ramp Day Use Area near Imperial Dam in California.

Enjoy secluded camping and gravel beach access at the 60-acre Senator Wash North Shore.

Enjoy OHV riding, fishing, camping, watchable wildlife, swimming, and hiking at Senator Wash South Shore near Yuma, Arizona.

In Wyoming, Seven Mountain provides for opportunities for limited OHV use, horseback riding, walking/running, and mountain biking as well as hunting.

Fishing is a popular use of this reservoir located in the scenic grasslands of Shirley Basin in Wyoming.

Enjoy sightseeing, wildlife viewing, picnicking, camping, fishing and small craft floating at Shores Recreation Site near Winkelman, Arizona.

Returning visitors to the Silver Creek Boat Landing along the Mackenzie River will see number of changes due to the effects of the wildfires of 2020. The concrete boat ramp is open for use but the Watchable Wildlife site, interpretive...

Simon Canyon Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) is about 3,900 acres in size and is managed for semi-primitive forms of recreation. It also provides visitors with an alternative to the more highly developed state park sites located nearby. The...

Now a renowned birding and fishing area, Six Mile Dam serves as an example of the power of cooperation and persistence. Once known as a party spot and a place to dump trash, these lands are now used for hiking...

Overview Sixes River Recreation Site provides 19 campsites in a forested hideaway along Sixes River. Sixes River is an excellent spot for picnicking, swimming, and wildlife viewing. Recreation Camping, fishing, sightseeing, panning for gold, and water play are all popular...

Great for birdwatching and fishing, Slate Creek campground is just south of the shores of Fontenelle Reservoir, on the Green River, and just north of Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge.

Oregon’s Smith River forms in the Coast Range and flows about 50 miles west, emptying into the Pacific Ocean just north of Reedsport, Oregon. This site offers camping right next to the river, just above the falls. This peaceful, old-growth...

Remember your OUTDOOR ETHICS when enjoying your public lands. Please RECREATE RESPONSIBLY. There is NO DISPERSED CAMPING ON PUBLIC LANDS along the South Fork American River. Overview The South Fork of the American River is considered to be one of...

Overview: Descending from flanks of Eastern Oregon’s Aldrich and Ochoco mountains, 47 miles of the South Fork John Day River are designated as a Wild and Scenic River. Trout fishing and chukar hunting are just a sampling of the fish...

This large area of rolling prairie with shrub/scrub is a nationally important breeding area for shortgrass bird species, such as mountain plover, burrowing owl, ferruginous hawk, Baird's sparrow, and Sprague's pipit. The area's prairie potholes attract more than 10,000 breeding...

Remember your OUTDOOR ETHICS when enjoying your public lands. Please RECREATE RESPONSIBLY. Overview The South Yuba Recreation Area and National Trail is located approximately 10 miles northeast of Nevada City, California. The Recreation Area is administered by the Bureau of...

Specie Creek is primarily a Boat launch and day-use area with parking spaces. This site marks the beginning of the Specie Creek to Beaver Creek run and the end of the Down Valley Park to Specie Creek run. This section...

Spring is ideal for the angler, those who love the outdoors, or those just looking for a scenic getaway. The reservoir is known for its large channel catfish, abundant crappie, and good bass fishing.

In Wyoming, Stagecoach Trail Fishing Access provides access to BLM-administered public lands and to the North Fork Shoshone River.

State Bridge is a river access and parking site along the Upper Colorado River. The river segment between Pumphouse and State Bridge has heavy public use. Below State Bridge, fewer boaters are seen. Site features include one paved boat launch...

Overview Steck Park offers access to Brownlee Reservoir along the Snake River from the Idaho side of Hell's Canyon. The park is at the southern end of the 56-mile-long reservoir, not far from the town of Weiser, Idaho. Brownlee is...

Remember your OUTDOOR ETHICS when enjoying your public lands. Please RECREATE RESPONSIBLY. The campground closed 11/17/25 and will reopen in early May, 2026. The campground offers first-come, first-served camping at $15.00 per night. No reservations are available. Overview Camp on...

Overview: In steps, it is only about .5 miles from the trailhead to Steelhead Falls. In terms of geologic time, it is a few million years. Colorful grooves decorate cliffs and show the erosion of time. Wildflowers dot the slopes...

Overview: The Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Area (CMPA) is approximately 500,000 acres of private and public land offering diverse scenic and recreation experiences. The CMPA encompasses deep glacier-carved gorges, stunning scenery, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, and a...

A half day’s drive northeast of Fairbanks, Alaska, the Steese National Conservation Area offers stunning scenery, peaceful solitude, and outstanding opportunities for year-round recreation.

Stillwater Campground offers ten large, partially-shaded campsites along a placid stretch of the Lower Crooked Wild and Scenic River. Some pull-through campsites as well as day-use parking are available in the recreation site. Know Before You Go Open year-round on...

Stokes Crossing Campground is located along Boulder Creek within the Boulder Lake Special Recreation Management Area in Wyoming.

This day-use-only area is at the confluence of the Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone River and the Yellowstone itself on the Lewis and Clark and Nez Perce National Historic Trails. Its cottonwood groves, meadows, and riparian areas are popular for...

Overview Susan Creek Campground is well known for its beautiful setting along the emerald-green waters of the North Umpqua Wild and Scenic River. Nestled under the canopy of a mature forest, the campsites are surrounded by trees up to seven...

Remember your OUTDOOR ETHICS when enjoying your public lands. Please RECREATE RESPONSIBLY. Overview The Susan Creek Day-Use Area is a relaxing location where visitors can enjoy a lunch break and observe the North Umpqua River, try fly-fishing in the waters...

Sweetwater Bridge is one of 7 recreation areas located on the Wind River Front. This campground includes 8 sites, each with fire rings and picnic tables, 2 of which are pull-through sites. There is a vault toilet but no potable...

In Wyoming, Sweetwater Guard Station Campground is nestled at the base of the Wind River Mountains and sits next to the Sweetwater River.

10-unit site provides access to fishing and wildlife viewing. Rainbow trout fishery, periodically stocked. There are 10 campsites (first come, first served) with tables, fire rings, vault toilets, shade trees. No drinking water.

In Wyoming, Tailrace Camp Area is wedged between Fontenelle Reservoir and Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge, and so makes a fantastic site for birding, fishing, or non-motorized water sports.

Enjoy fun in the sun! At Lake Havasu, Take Off Point recreation area is a free day use area with a wheelchair accessible boat launch and fishing piers.

Situated in a picturesque grove of western red cedar 4 miles south of Glen Avon Bridge, the site has 15 tent campsites, each equipped with a tent pad, metal fire ring, BBQ grill, and picnic table.

Overview The Dillon Field Office is unable to make reservations for you. Please call Recreation.gov (877-444-6777) to book a reservation or book online. Campsites are available for reservation for the Peak-Season times of May 1st through September 15th. All sites...

Trout Creek Access is located along the Stagecoach Trail Road and provides for access to the North Fork Shoshone River. Parking is limited, so first come first serve.

Featuring a boat launch, a seasonal ranger station and trailhead, Trout Creek campground offers 21 campsites and three group-use campsites along the Lower Deschutes Wild and Scenic River.