NATIONAL-FORESTS GUIDE
Thousands of inquiries concerning places to go, things to see, and recreational opportunities offered in the national forests are directed to the United States Forest Service each year. The number of such applications is steadily increasing.
In response to this public demand the following tabulation has been prepared giving the name and location of national forests with individual thumbnail sketches of special features, sports, and accommodations.
National Forests of the United States. (click on image for a PDF version)
NAME |
HEADQUARTERS |
SPECIAL FEATURES |
OUTDOOR SPORTS |
ACCOMMODATIONS |
ALABAMA |
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| Black Warrior (on U S 31 and 43. 240 miles of forest roads). | Montgomery. | Limestone gorges; Kinlock Spring Falls; two natural bridges; Sipsey Game Refuge. | Deer, turkey, and small-game hunting; good bass fishing. | Two improved picnic grounds near natural bridge. Local commercial hotels. |
| Conecuh (on U S 29). | Montgomery. | Open ponds and limestone sinks. | Bass and bream fishing; deer and small-game hunting, | Local commercial hotels. One improved recreational area. |
| Talladega (on U S 80, 78, and 31). | Montgomery. | Mount Chesha (2,407 feet), highest point in Alabama. Horseshoe Bend, where Creek Indians were defeated by Andrew Jackson; Salt Creek and Robinson Creek Falls. | Swimming, boating; turkey, quail, and small-game hunting in season; bass and bream fishing. | Two improved picnic grounds on scenic lookout points. Local commercial hotels. |
ALASKA |
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| Chugach (130 miles of roads; 250 miles of trails. Also rail, water, andair transportation). | Juneau, Cordova, and Seward. | Shrimp, crab, clam, and salmon canneries. Miles, Childs, and Columbia Glaciers. Keystone Canyon. Kenai, Eyak, and Russian Lakes. Kenai Peninsula. Alaska Railroad. Fjords of Port Wells. | Rainbow trout fishing in Russian River; moose, sheep, and brown bear hunting in season. | Inquire at Cordova, Seward, and Juneau offices. Two improved public forest ramps. |
| Tongass (150 miles of roads; 700 miles of trails. Water and airtransportation service). | Juneau, Ketchikan, and Petersburg. | Salmon canneries. Totems. Territorial museum and Indian villages. Gateway to Canadian hinterland and Yukon. "Trail of '98." Gold mines. Fur farms. Glaciers. Fiords. | Unexcelled trout fishing; Alaskan brown and grizzly bear, goat and deer hunting; also salt-water fishing. | Ward Lake, Auke Village, Admiralty Island. Eighteen improved forest campgrounds. Inquire concerning public camps and commercial hotels at Juneau office. |
ARIZONA |
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| Apache (on U S 60 and 260. 1,350 miles of forest roads; 480 miles of forest trails). | Springerville.
(Forest lies partly in New Mexico.) |
Scenic Coronado Trail and other drives through spruce and mountain-meadow country. Prehistoric Blue River cliff dwellings. Big and Crescent Lakes. Blue Range Wilderness Area; Mount Baldy Wild Area. | Big-game hunting, excellent fishing; saddle and pack trips. | Twenty-four camp and picnic grounds. Rental cabins. |
| Coconino (on U S 66 and 69. 1,560 miles of forest roads; 210 miles of forest trails). | Flagstaff. | Mormon Lake, largest natural lake in Arizona. San Francisco peaks, 12,611 feet, highest in Arizona. Near Grand Canyon National Park; Walnut cliff dwellings, Wupatki ancient mica, and Sunset Crater National Monument. Lowell Astronomical Observatory. Sycamore Canyon Wild Area. Over 1,000 miles of scenic drives through timber. Large-scale logging and milling operations. | Saddle and pack trips; fair stream and lake fishing; good big-game and turkey hunting in season; good skiing and other winter sports; unusual photographic possibilities. | Thirty-three improved forest camp and picnic grounds, including winter camps. Commercial dude ranch facilities and cabins locally available. |
| Coronado (on U S 80 and 89. 490 miles of forest roads; 460 miles of forest trails). | Tucson.
(Forest lies partly in New Mexico.) |
Detached mountain ranges rising abruptly from semidesert plains. Catalina and Chiricahua Mountains. Madera and Sabino Canyons. Chiricahua Wild Area. Santa Rita Experimental Range. Sacramento Pit; San Xavier, other missions. Cochise stronghold. Colossal Cave State Park; Saguaro and Chiricahua National Monuments. Bare limber species. | Peccary and limited big-game hunting; saddle and pack trips; limited skiing, snowshoeing, and tobogganing in high country; winter camping and pack trips in low country. | Twenty improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial dude ranches, resorts, health centers, and cabin camps in and near the forest. Warm winter climate permits outdoor sports. |
| Crook (on U. S. 60 and 70. 500 miles forest roads; 590 miles forest trails). | Safford. | Scenic drives; Swift Trail, from 3,000 to 10,000 feet on Mount Graham, Coronado Trail, Pinal Mount Galiuro Wild Area. Blue Range Wilderness Area. Coolidge and Roosevelt dams. W. B. Thompson Arboretum. Gila, Pueblo, San Carlos Indian Reservations. "Copper cities." | Fair big-game hunting; saddle and pack trips. | Twenty-four improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial dude ranches, cabin camps, and resorts in and near the forest. |
| Kaibab (on U.S. 66 and 89. 1,230 miles of forest roads; 220 miles of forest trails). | Williams. | Near Grand Canyon National Park. Famous Kaibab Plateau, exclusive range of Kaibab squirrel. Large, accessible, and visible deer herds. Many evidences of prehistoric occupancy. Sycamore Canyon Wild Area. | Excellent big-game hunting; saddle and pack trips; wildlife photography. | Thirty-eight improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Privately operated lodges, dude ranches, and cabin camps are in and near the forest. |
| Prescott (on U S 89. 670 miles of forest roads. 450 miles of forest trails). | Prescott. | Verde Hot Springs impregnated with mineral salts said to have therapeutic value. Sycamore Canyon and Pine Mountain Wild Areas. Jerome "billion dollar copper camp." | Saddle and pack trips; fair big game hunting. | Twelve improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Resorts in Prescott open year-round. Commercial dude ranches and cabin camps in and near the forest. |
| Sitgreaves (on U S 60, 66, and 260. 920 miles of forest roads). | Holbrook. | Scenic Mogollon Rim drive. Little explored pueblo ruins. Large elk heard. Big-scale logging. | Deer and turkey hunting in season; limited elk hunting; saddle and pack trips; exploration of prehistoric ruins. | Two improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial dude ranches, hotels, and cabin camps in and near the forest. |
| Tonto (on U S 60, 70, 80, and 89. 670 miles of forest roads. 430 miles of forest trails). | Phoenix. | Summer and winter playground. Famous Tonto Basin and Mogollon Rim. Superstition Mountain and Mazatzal Wilderness Areas, with warm winter climate conducive to winter pack trips. Sierra Ancha Wild Area. Roosevelt, Apache Canyon, and other large dams and reservoirs. Many evidences of pre-historic occupancy, including Tonto National Monument. Unusually varied and colorful topography. | Good stream and lake fishing; fair big-game hunting in season; saddle and pack trips: excellent winter photographic possibilities. | Fifteen improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Numerous commercial dude ranches and cabin camps in and near the forest. |
ARKANSAS |
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| Ouachita (on U S 70, 71, and 270. 1,670 miles of forest roads. 420 miles of forest trails). | Hot Springs National Park.
(Forest lies partly in Oklahoma.) |
Ouachita and Kiamichi Mountains. Four lakes. Caddo Gap, where De Soto fought Indians. Crystal Cave. Little Missouri Falls. Slate and crystal mines. Four game refuges. Medicinal springs. | Bass fishing; deer, turkey, and quail hunting in season; scenic drives; swimming. | Twenty forest camp and picnic grounds (Arkansas and Oklahoma). Commercial hotels, resorts, and cabin camps near the forest. |
| Ozark (on U S 64 and 71. 860 miles of forest roads. 80 miles of forest trails). | Russellville. | Inviting summer climate. Oak forests. Caves and natural bridges. City Rock. Needle's Eye. Big Piney Creek gorge. Falling Water Road, Bass Road, and McGowan Road scenic drives. Five game refuges. | Swimming, deer and small-game hunting in season. | Eight improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps near forest. |
CALIFORNIA |
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| Angeles (on U S 66 and 89. 950 miles of forest roads, 870 miles of forest trails). | Los Angeles. | Adjoins Los Angeles metropolitan area. Pleasant year-round climate. Mount Wilson Observatory. Devil Canyon-Bear Canyon Wild Area. Angeles Crest Highways. Big Pines Park, Crystal Lake, San Gabriel Canyon. San Antonio Peak (10,080 feet). | Hiking, saddle, and pack trips; scenic drives; some seasonal fishing and hunting; winter sports. | Eleven improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial resorts, hotels, and cabin camps in and near forest. |
| Cleveland (on U S 80 and 101. 780 miles of forest roads; 140 miles of forest trails). | San Diego. | Laguna Recreation Area overlooking Colorado Desert. Palomar Mountain, home of 200-inch telescope. Lake Elsinore. Two Spanish missions. Pala Indian Reservation. Agua Tibia Wild Area. | Saddle and pack trips, scenic drives, seasonal hunting. | Twenty-two improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial resorts and cabin camps nearby. |
| Eldorado (on U S 50. 990 miles of forest roads; 1,940 miles of forest trails). | Placerville. | Includes south end of Lake Tahoe, Emerald Bay, and hundreds of smaller lakes. Desolation Valley Wild Area. Famous early-day mining communities. | Hiking, saddle, and pack trips; boating; bathing; seasonal hunting and fishing; winter sports; scenic drives. | Thirty improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial hotels, resorts, and cabin camps in and near forest. |
| Inyo (on U S 395. 300 miles of forest roads; 450 miles of forest trails). | Bishop. | Mount Whitney, 14,495 feet, highest point in continental United States. Mammoth Lakes. High Sierra Wilderness Area. Mountain sheep. Convict Lake, Cottonwood Lakes, Earthquake fault. | Hiking and riding to top of Mount Whitney, saddle and pack trips, winter sports, excellent fishing. | Eight improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps in and near the forest. |
| Klamath (on U S 99 and 101. 1,090 miles forest roads; 2,890 miles forest trails). | Yreka.
(Forest lies partly in Oregon.) |
Klamath River, famous for salmon and steelhead trout. Marble Mountains and Salmon-Trinity Alps Wilderness Areas. | Steelhead fishing and seasonal hunting; hiking, saddle, and pack trips. | Forty improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Many commercial camps in and near forest. |
| Lassen (on U S 99 and 395. 2,390 miles of forest roads; 480 miles of forest trails). | Susanville. | Forest surrounds Lassen Volcanic National Park. Peter Lassen's Monument. Unusual lava-flow formations. Lakes. Mill Creek Canyon. Caribou Peak and Thousand Lakes Valley Wild Areas. Thousand Island Valley. | Saddle and pack trips, scenic drives, good seasonal deer hunting, fishing, winter sports. | Sixty-three improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps, resorts, and dude ranch facilities available. |
| Los Padres (on U S 99 and 101. 880 miles of forest roads; 1,690 miles of forest trails). | Santa Barbara. | San Marcos, Camino, Cielo, and Roosevelt scenic drives. San Rafael and Ventana Wild Areas. Missions. Carmel-San Simeon Highway. | Hiking, saddle, and pack trips; deer hunting in season; scenic drives. | One hundred and four improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps and resorts available. |
| Mendocino (on U S 99. 910 miles forest roads; 2,110 miles of forest trails). | Willows. | Middle Eel-Yolla Bolla Wilderness Ares. Columbian blacktail deer. | Hunting and fishing; hiking, saddle, and pack trips. | Forty-one improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Local commercial dude ranches and cabin camps. |
| Modoc (1,360 miles of forest roads; 110 miles of forest trails). | Alturas. | Clear Lake Federal bird refuge. South Warner Wild Area. Modoc Lava Beds. | Noted for good mule deer hunting in season. Saddle and pack trips. | Twenty-eight improved camp and picnic grounds. Commercial dude ranches and cabin camps. |
| Plumas (2,000 miles of forest roads; 570 miles of forest trails). | Quincy. | Feather River Canyon. Lakes Basin. American Valley. Indian Valley. Lake Almanor. | Hiking, fishing, hunting, saddle, and pack trips; scenic drives; winter sports. | Twenty improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Local commercial facilities. |
| San Bernardino (on U S 66. 1,090 miles of forest roads; 500 miles of forest trails). | San Bernardino. | San Gorgonio Mountain, 11,483 feet. Rim of the World Drive. Big Bear Lake. Mount San Jacinto. Lake Arrowhead. San Jacinto, San Gorgonio, and Cucamonga Wild Areas. | Hiking, bathing, boating, fishing, some hunting, saddle, and pack tripe; scenic drives; winter sports. | Forty-one improved camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps, dude ranches, and resorts in and near the forest. |
| Sequoia (on U S 99 and 395. 640 mules of forest roads; 1,280 miles of forest trails). | Porterville. | High Sierra Wilderness Area with 200 peaks over 11,000 feet. Mineral King Recreation Area. Parts of John Muir Trail. Kings River Canyon. Hume Lake. Kern River Canyon. Boydens Cave. Sequoias. Sequoia National Game Refuge. | Hiking, swimming, boating, fishing, saddle, and pack trips; winter sports. | Eighty-two improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps, resorts, and dude ranches in and near the forest. |
| Shasta (on U S 99. 2,070 miles of forest roads; 1,800 miles of forest trails). | Mount Shasta. | Mount Shasta, 14,161 feet. Mud Creek formed by flow of water and sediment from melting glacier. Medicine Lake. Glass Mountain, Castle Crags, Black Butte, Shasta Springs. Salmon-Trinity Alps Wilderness Area. | Swimming, boating, hiking, fishing, hunting, saddle, and pack trips; winter sports; scenic drives. | Thirty-three improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps, resorts, and dude ranches in and near the forest. |
| Sierra (on U S 99. 1,190 miles of forest roads; 1,500 miles of forest trails). | North Fork. | Huntington Lake. Bass Lake. Parts of John Muir Trail. High Sierra Wilderness Area and Mount Dana-Minarets Wild Area. | Hunting and fishing in season: swimming, hiking, saddle, and pack trips; winter sports; scenic drives. | Eighty-nine improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps, resorts, and dude ranches available. |
| Stanislaus (on U S 99. 1,070 miles of forest roads; 700 miles of forest trails). | Sonora. | Nearest mountain country to several cities in San Joaquin Valley and San Francisco Bay region. Pinecrest and Strawberry Lake. Sonora and Ebbets Pass. | Hiking, fishing, hunting, saddle, and pack trips; winter sports; scenic drives. | Twenty-nine improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps, resorts, and dude ranches available. |
| Tahoe (on U S 40. 1,570 miles of forest roads; 1,250 miles of forest trails). | Nevada City.
(Forest lies partly in Nevada.) |
On main trans-Sierra route from Sacramento east. Lake Tahoe and Donner Trail Recreation Areas. Truckee River. Donner Pass Monument. | Fishing, boating, swimming, scenic drives. Most heavily used winter-sports area in California. | Thirty-three improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial resorts and cabin camps in and near forest. |
| Trinity (on U S 191. 1,030 miles of forest roads; 2,820 miles of forest trails). | Weaverville. | Salmon-Trinity Alps and Middle Eel-Yolla Bolla Wilderness Areas. Hydraulic mining. | Deer hunting and trout fishing in season, saddle and pack trips, scenic drives. | Forty improved camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps, dude ranches, and resorts. |
COLORADO |
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| Arapaho (on U S 40 and State Highways 9 and 91. 210 miles of forest roads; 710 miles of forest trails). | Idaho Springs. | Mount Evans—world's highest automobile road. Gold, silver mining. World's largest molybdenum mine. Ghost towns. Glaciers, Mineral springs. Moffat tunnel. Gore Range-Eagle Nest Wild Area. | Bear, deer, elk. Small-game hunting in season, trout fishing, all winter sports. | Sixty-five improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Winter sports developments—Berthoud Pass, West Portal, and Loveland Pass. Commercial resorts and cabin camps in and near forest. |
| Cochetopa (on U S 24, 50, and 285. 210 miles of forest roads; 1,120 miles of forest trails). | Salida. | Highest average elevation of any national forest in United States. Ten peaks over 14,000 feet. Mount Elbert, second highest in United States. Snow Angel on Mount Shavano. Molybdenum mines. Lagarita-Sheep Mountain and Mount Shavano Wild Areas. | Hunting, fishing, high scenic drives, hiking, winter sports, pack and saddle trips. | Twenty improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps in and near forest. |
| Grand Mesa (on U S 24 and 50. 160 miles of forest roads; 450 miles of forest trails). | Grand Junction. | Grand Mesa Plateau—34,000 acres over 10,500 feet high. Two hundred and fifty lakes and reservoirs. Variety of highland wild flowers. Cliffs, canyons, waterfalls. | Deer, bear, grouse, and duck hunting in season; trout fishing; boating; saddle trips; scenic drives; winter sports. | Seventy-one improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps and resorts in and near forest. |
| Gunnison (on U S 50. 260 miles of forest roads; 1,320 miles of forest trails). | Gunnison. | One thousand miles of trout streams. Twenty-seven peaks over 12,000 feet high. Taylor Park Valley and reservoir. Ruby Range. Canyons. Storm Ridge Wilderness Area and Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area. Gothic Natural Area. | Good fishing. Elk, deer, mountain sheep, and bear hunting in season. Hiking, saddle trips. | Twenty-six improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Numerous resorts and cabin camps in and near forest. |
| Holy Cross (on U S 24. 240 miles of forest roads; 1,100 miles of forest trails). | Glenwood Springs. | Mount of The Holy Cross—shrine and annual pilgrimage. Twenty-two lakes. Conundrum Hot Springs. Zinc and silver mines. Source of marble for Lincoln Memorial and tomb of Unknown Soldier. Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area and Gore Range-Eagle Nest Wild Area. | Trout fishing, elk and deer hunting in season, hiking, saddle, and pack trips; scenic drives through Carlton Tunnel and over Independence Pass; winter sports. | Twenty-six improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Numerous commercial resorts and dude ranches in and near the forest. |
| Montezuma (on U S 160. 230 miles of forest roads; 700 miles of forest trails). | Mancos. | Mount Wilson, 14,250 feet. Lakes, canyons, waterfalls, cataracts, and peculiar geologic formations. Virgin ponderosa pines. Narraguinnep Canyon Natural Area. Beaver Indian massacre. Prehistoric Indian camps and relics. Gold mines. Wilson Mountains Wild Area. | Deer, elk, hear, mountain lion, grouse, and duck hunting in season; trout fishing; scenic drives; saddle and pack trips. | Ten improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps and dude ranches in and near the forest. |
| Pike (on U S 24, 85, and 285. 520 miles of forest roads; 470 miles of forest trails). | Colorado Springs. | Pikes Peak with free highway to top. Cripple Creek and Alma gold camps. Scenic Rampart Range Road, Devil's Head Lookout Station. Monument Nursery. | Hunting, fishing, hiking, saddle trips, scenic drives, winter sports. | Thirty-nine improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial hotels, resorts, and cabin camps in and near forest. |
| Rio Grande (on U S 160 and 285. 210 miles of forest roads; 1,010 miles of forest trails). | Monte Vista. | Mountain lakes and trout streams. Rio Grande Pyramid, Wagon Wheel Gap, Wolf Creek Pass. Active mining camps. Wheeler National Monument. Upper Rio Grande Wild Area. | Saddle and pack trips, scenic drives, trout fishing, hunting in season, winter sports. | Twenty-eight improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps near forest. |
| Roosevelt (on U S 287. 460 miles of forest roads; 680 miles of forest trails). | Fort Collins. | Arapaho, Isabelle, and South St. Vrain Glaciers. Rugged Continental Divide with many alpine lakes. Rawah Wild Area. Poudre Canyon. | Trout fishing; deer, bear, mountain lion, grouse, and duck hunting in season; winter sports; scenic drives; saddle and pack trips. | Forty-six improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps and dude ranches near forest. |
| Routt (on U S 40. 220 miles of forest roads; 790 miles of forest trails). | Steamboat Springs. | Continental Divide with perpetual ice and snow. Trout streams and alpine lakes, Mount Zirkle-Dome Peak Wild Area. Winter sports center. | Elk, deer, grouse, duck hunting in season; fishing; winter sports; saddle and pack trips. | Forty-nine improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial dude ranches and cabin camps near forest. |
| San Isabel (on U S 50, 85-87, and 160. 160 miles of forest roads; 660 miles of forest trails). | Pueblo. | Sangre de Cristo Range—over 40 timberline lakes. Sierra Blanca Peak and Crestone Needles—above 14.000 feet. Isabel Lake Recreation Area. | Deer, bear, mountain lion, and grouse hunting in season; trout fishing; scenic drives; saddle and pack trips. | Twenty-five improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial dude ranches and cabin camps in and near forest. |
| San Juan (on U S 160 and 550. 220 miles of forest roads; 1,050 miles of forest trails). | Durango. | Ice caves. Peaks over 14,000 feet. Picturesque canyons. Alpine lakes. Archaeological ruins. Historic mines. San Juan Wilderness Area. | Elk, deer, bear, grouse, duck hunting in season; trout fishing; mountain climbing; saddle and pack trips. | Nineteen improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial dude ranches, resorts, and cabin camps near forest. |
| Uncompahgre (on U S 550. 290 miles of forest roads; 840 miles of forest trails). | Delta. | Numerous peaks over 13,000 feet. Uncompahgre Plateau. Gold mines. Uncompahgre Wild Area. Ouray Scenic Area. | Deer, elk, bear, mountain lion, and grouse hunting in season; winter sports; trout fishing; scenic drives; and saddle trips. | Thirteen improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial dude ranches and cabin camps near forest. |
| White River (on U S 24. 120 miles of forest roads; 1,050 miles of forest trails). | Glenwood Springs. | Spectacular Glenwood Canyon. Hanging Lake. Bridal Veil Falls. Mineral hot springs, caves, lakes, and trout streams. Flat Tops Wilderness Ares. | Fishing; big-game, grouse, and duck hunting in season; scenic drives; and saddle trips. | Twenty-three improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial dude ranches and resorts near forest. |
FLORIDA |
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| Apalachicola (on U S 98. 240 miles of forest roads). | Tallahassee. | Southern forest in process of development for sustained timber production. | Quail hunting; bass, bream, perch, salt water fishing; boating; swimming. | Commercial accommodations near forest. |
| Choctawhatchee (between U S 90 and 98. 550 miles of forest roads). | Tallahassee. | Deep bayous and clear, cool streams. Little Bayou Recreation Area. | Fresh and salt water bathing; bass, salt water, and oyster fishing; deer and quail hunting in season; boating. | Two improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Also six hunting camps. Commercial accommodations near forest. |
| Ocala (on U S 17 and 41. 310 miles of forest roads). | Tallahassee. | Juniper Spring—flow 8 million gallons fresh water daily. Lakes. subtropical palms, hardwoods, and scrub pine. Deer Lake camp for underprivileged children. National game refuge. | Fishing in lakes, ponds, and streams; deer and small-game hunting in season; hosting; and bathing. | Four improved forest camp and picnic grounds and ten hunting camps. Some cabins for rent to private and semipublic groups. |
| Osceola (on U S 41 and 90. 150 miles of forest roads). | Tallahassee. | Cypress swamps. Olustee Experimental Forest. | Bass, perch, and bream fishing; deer, turkey, quail, and dove bunting in season; swimming; boating | Osceola Lodge—two-story log structure on large lake for rent through forest supervisor. |
GEORGIA |
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| Chattahoochee (on U S 19, 23, and 76. 790 miles of forest roads; 170 miles of forest trails). | Gainesville. | Brasstown Bald, 4,768 feet, highest point in Georgia. Appalachian Trail. Blue Ridge Mountains. Lakes. Tallulah gorge. Waterfalls. Toccoa Experimental Forest. Indian Princess grave. Woody's Gap totem pole | Deer, turkey, and small-game hunting in season; trout and bass fishing; swimming; boating. | Thirty improved forest camp and picnic grounds. |
IDAHO |
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| Boise (on U S 30 and 93. 490 miles of forest roads; 170 miles of forest trails). | Boise. | Immense forests of ponderosa pine. Placer mining. Hot springs. Arrowrock Dam. South Fork Payette River game preserve with abundant deer always in evidence. Rugged alpine scenery. Sawtooth Wilderness Area. | Trout fishing; deer, mountain goat, and mountain lion hunting; scenic drives; saddle and pack trips. | One hundred and two improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial dude ranches cabin camps nearby. |
| Caribou (on U S 87 and 30 N. 280 miles of forest roads; 630 miles of forest trails). | Pocatello.
(Forest lies partly in Wyoming.) |
Scenic canyons and waterfalls. Snake River. | Trout fishing; deer, grouse, and sage hen bunting; scenic drives; saddle and pack trips. | Seventeen improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps available. |
| Challis (on U S 93. 320 miles of forest roads; 1,430 miles of forest trails). | Challis. | Famous Middle Fork Salmon River. Salmon River Mountains. Stanley Lake at base of Sawtooth Mountain. Historic mining towns. Hot springs. Sawtooth Wilderness Area. Seafoam Ranger Station, one of principal entry points to Idaho Wilderness Area. | Trout, steelhead, and Chinook salmon fishing; deer, goat, cougar, and grouse hunting; saddle and pack trips. | Fourteen improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Public bathhouses at Sunbeam and Cape Horn Hot Springs. |
| Clearwater (on U S 95. 310 miles of forest roads; 2,310 miles of forest trails). | Orofino. | Wild, uninhabited country. Lakes, canyons, and mountain meadows. Logging operations in largest block of virgin white pine on continent. Famous Lolo trail. Placer mining, Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness Area. | Trout and salmon fishing; elk, deer, mountain lion, bear, and grouse hunting in season; many scenic drives; saddle and pack trips. | Six improved forest camp and picnic grounds. A few commercial cabin camps and dude ranches nearby. |
| Coeur d'Alene (on U S 10, 95, and 95—E. 670 miles of forest roads; 1,470 miles of forest trails). | Coeur d'Alene. | Extensive logging operations. Lakes. Cataldo Mission. Mullan Tree in 4th of July Canyon. Gold, lead, and silver mines. Bunker Hill Smelter. | Trout fishing; huckleberry picking; whitetail and mule deer, bear, and grouse hunting; scenic drives; bathing; boating. | Twenty-two improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Numerous commercial resorts and cabin camps in and near forest. |
| Idaho (on U S 95. 340 miles of forest roads; 2,290 miles of forest trails). | McCall. | Million-acre Idaho Wilderness Area, including Chamberlain Basin country. Famous Salmon River, or "River of No Return," along north boundary. Thunder Mountain country, site of early gold mining. | Big-game hunting, trout fishing, saddle and pack trips, scenic drives, winter sports. | Ten improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial dude ranches and cabin camps nearby. Wilderness guides available for short or extended trips. |
| Kaniksu (on U S 2, 95, and 195. 790 miles of forest roads; 3,010 miles of forest trails). | Sandpoint.
(Forest lies partly in Washington and Montana.) |
Priest and Pend Oreille Lakes. Hundreds of other smaller lakes. Z-Canyon. Waterfalls. Selkirk Mountains. Ancient cedars. Logging operations. Priest River fire-danger-measurement station; experimental forest. | Stream and lake fishing; big-game, grouse, and duck hunting in season; boating; swimming; saddle and pack trips; scenic drives. | Thirty-three improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Numerous commercial resorts and cabin camps in and near the forest. |
| Minidoka (on U S 30—N, 30—S, and 93. 260 miles of forest roads; 1,030 miles of forest trails). | Burley.
(Forest lies partly in Utah.) |
"Silent City of Rocks"—fantastic wind and water-worn rocks. Cleveland, Independence, and smaller alpine lakes. Exceptional panoramic views of Snake River Valley. | Trout fishing and big-game hunting in season, saddle and pack trips, scenic drives. | Eighteen improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps and dude ranches nearby. |
| Nezperce (on U S 95. 800 miles of forest roads; 3,190 miles of forest trails). | Grangeville. | Indian battlefields. Famous Seven Devils Mountains. Snake and Salmon River canyons. Many lakes. Seasonal salmon run in rivers. Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness Area. | Trout and salmon fishing; elk, deer, goat, bear, and mountain lion hunting in season; saddle and pack trips; scenic drives. | Nineteen improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial guides, packers, and cabin camps for hire in end near forest. |
| Payette (on U S 30 and 95. 440 miles of forest roads; 1,330 miles of forest trails). | Boise. | Vast forests of ponderosa and lodgepole pine. Logging operations. Warm Lake—natural hot water swimming pool. Hot springs. Deadwood Dam. Payette and Salmon River. Southwesterly entrance to Idaho Wilderness Area. | Trout and salmon fishing; deer, grouse, and sage hen hunting in season; bathing; saddle and pack trips. | Fifty-four improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial dude ranches in and near forest. |
| St. Joe (on U S 10, 95, and 95—E. 560 miles of forest roads; 2,050 miles of forest trails). | Saint Maries. | Wild, uninhabited mountain country. Virgin white pine. Mountain lakes, streams, and rivers. Laird Park Recreation Area. | Good trout fishing; deer, hear, grouse hunting in season; buckleberry picking. | Eleven improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps near forest. |
| Salmon (on U S 93. 420 miles of forest roads; 2,190 miles of forest trails). | Salmon. | Upper Salmon River gorge. Indian writings. Placer mining. Famous crags and Middle Pork portion of Idaho Wilderness Area. | Trout and salmon fishing, big-game and grouse hunting in season, boat trips on Salmon River. | Five improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps nearby. |
| Sawtooth (on U S 93. 310 miles of forest roads; 1,520 miles of forest trails). | Hailey. | Sawtooth Valley. Colorful mountains. Lakes. Developed hot springs. Bald Mountain, near famous Sun Valley Ledge. Sawtooth Wilderness Area. | Trout fishing, big-game and grouse hunting in season, bathing, saddle and pack trips, winter sports. | Fifty-two improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Numerous commercial dude ranches and cabin camps available. |
| Targhee (on U S 89, 91, and 191. 640 miles of forest roads; 980 miles of forest trails). | St. Anthony.
(Forest lies partly in Wyoming.) |
Big Springs—source of North Fork of Snake River. Big Falls with 110-foot drop. Other waterfalls. Teton Mountains. Extensive lodgepole pine-timbered plateaus. | Trout fishing; deer, elk, and grouse hunting in season; saddle and pack trips; scenic drives. | Thirteen improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial dude ranches and cabin camps nearby. |
| Weiser (on U S 95. 230 miles of forest roads; 1,070 miles of forest trails). | Weiser. | Seven Devils and Council Mountain Ranges, with historic ghost towns and mining camps. Accessible crest overlooking spectacular Snake River gorge. Hot springs. Monumental Peak. Lakes. | Trout fishing; deer, bear, and grouse hunting in season; bathing; saddle and pack trips; scenic drives. | Sixteen improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps nearby. |
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| Shawnee (on U S 45 and 51. 460 miles of forest roads). | Harrisburg. | Bounded by Mississippi and Ohio rivers. Sellers Landing. Slave stations of "underground railway." Kaskaskia Indian mounds. Fluorspar mining. Old Government salt distilleries. | Scenic drives, picnicking, camping, hiking, boating, some fishing, quail and small-game hunting. | Six improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial hotels and cabin camps nearby. |
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| Hoosier (Purchase Unit) (on US 50). | Bedford. | Limestone caves. French Lick, Trinity, and Orleans Mineral Springs. Furniture and basket factories, sawmills, tie yards. Limestone quarries. | Quail and small-game hunting in season; catfish, bass, crappie, pike, and perch fishing; boating; scenic drives; camping; picnicking. | One improved forest camp and picnicground. Commercial hotels and cabin camps nearby. |
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| Cumberland (on U S 25, 27, and 60. 614 miles of forest roads). | Winchester. | Western rim Cumberland Plateau. Red River gorge. Sky Bridge and several smaller natural bridges. Numerous mineral springs and limestone caves. Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail. Sublimity Forest Community. Cumberland Falls and Natural Bridge State Parks nearby. | Bass, pike, and perch fishing; quail and small-game hunting in season; picnicking; camping; scenic drives; swimming; hiking. | Four improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial hotels and cabin camps nearby. |
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| Kisatchie (on U S 71, 84, 167, and 171. 700 miles of forest roads). | Alexandria. | Extensive pine plantations. Many bayous. Picturesque sandstone cliffs and canyons. Lakes. Natchitoches, oldest town in Louisiana. Stuart Nursery—one of largest pine nurseries in world. | Deer, quail, and migratory-bird hunting in season: fishing; boating; swimming; picnicking and camping; scenic drives. | Three improved forest ramp and picnic grounds. Commercial hotels and cabin ramps nearby. |
MICHIGAN |
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| Hiawatha (on U S 2 and 41. 480 miles of forest roads). | Escanaba. | Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Kitchitikipi Spring. Pictured Rocks. Several waterfalls. | Fishing and hunting in season, picnicking, hiking, camping, and scenic drives. | Eleven improved forest camp and picnic grounds. |
| Huron (on U S 23. 650 miles of forest roads). | East Tawas. | Au Sable River. Lakes and trout streams. | Canoe trips, lake and stream fishing, good seasonal deer hunting, swimming. | Fifteen improved forest camp and picnic grounds. |
| Manistee (on U S 10, 31, and 131. 1,030 miles of forest roads). | Muskegon. | Numerous Indian villages, burial grounds, and mounds. Clear sand-bottom lakes. | Lake and stream fishing; canoeing; swimming; deer, grouse, and duck hunting in season. | Eighteen improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps available. |
| Marquette (on U S 2 and 31. 430 miles of forest roads). | Escanaba. | Bounded by Great Lakes; Huron, Michigan, and Superior. Fine bathing beach 6 miles long. Brook trout rearing pond. | Good seasonal hunting and fishing, swimming, boating. | Sixteen improved forest camp and picnic grounds. |
| Ottawa (on U S 2 and 45. 920 miles of forest roads). | Ironwood. | Highest point between Black Hills and Allaghenies. Three hundred lakes, 1,200 miles of trout streams. Numerous waterfalls, Indian trails, ceremonial and burial grounds, and signal mounds. Six hundred thousand acres of virgin hardwood and hemlock. Sawmills. Iron and copper mines. | Bass, trout, pike, and muskellunge fishing; deer, grouse, and duck hunting in season; boating; swimming; winter sports. | Twenty improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial resorts and cabin camps in and near forest. |
MINNESOTA |
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| Chippewa (on U S 2 and 71. 1,180 miles of forest roads). | Cass Lake. | Winnibigoshish Dam—largest reservoir at head of Mississippi. Lakes. Forest nursery. | Fishing and hunting in season, boating, swimming. | Thirty-one improved forest camp and picnic grounds. |
| Superior (on U S 53 and 61. 670 miles of forest roads; 500 miles of forest trails). | Duluth. | Five thousand lakes. Rugged shorelines, picturesque islands, sand beaches. Million acres of virgin forest. Superior and Little Indian Sioux Roadless Areas, outstanding canoe trip opportunities. Historic water route to northwest. | Excellent fishing and hunting in season, boating, swimming, and canoe trips. | Sixty-four improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial resorts, cabin camps, and guides at hand in and near the forest. |
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| Bienville (on U S 80. 220 miles of forest roads). | Jackson. | Coastal plain, second-growth pine and hardwoods. Extensive longleaf pine plantations. | Very good seasonal quail hunting, swimming, fishing. | Two improved forest camp and picnic grounds. |
| De Soto (on U S 11 and 90. 690 miles of forest roads). | Jackson. | Ashe Forest Nursery. Harrison Experimental Forest. Scene of South Mississippi Gun and Dog Club field trials. | Good quail hunting, bathing, fishing, boating. | Eleven improved forest camp and picnic grounds. |
| Holly Springs (on U S 78. 280 miles of forest roads). | Jackson. | Interesting intensive erosion-control projects. Area contains some of largest erosion gullies known. Annual bird-dog field trials. | Quail and small-game hunting. | One improved forest camp and picnic ground. Commercial accommodations near forest. |
| Homochitto (on U S 61 and 84. 370 miles of forest roads). | Jackson. | Picturesquely eroded leoss bluff country near historic Natchez. | Quail and small-game hunting in season, scenic forest drives. | Three improved forest camp and picnic grounds. |
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| Clark (on U S 60, 61, and 67. 1,130 miles of forest roads). | St. Louis. | Ozark Mountains. Big and Greer Springs. Caverns. Mine La Motte. Clear, cool screams. | Fishing, bathing, some hunting, host trips on Black Current and St. Francis Rivers. | Twenty improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps in and near forest. |
| Mark Twain (on U S 60, 63, 65, and 80. 730 miles of forest roads). | Springfield. | Ozark Mountains. Numerous caves, rock cairns, and springs. Lakes and rivers. | Year-round fishing; quail, turkey hunting in season; swimming and boating; scenic drives. | Five improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps in and near forest. |
MONTANA |
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| Absaroka (on U S 89. 140 miles of forest roads; 1,260 miles of forest trails). | Livingston. | Snowy peaks, alpine lakes, mineral and hot springs. Crazy Mountains. Grasshopper Glacier. Beartooth Wilderness Area and Absaroka Wild Area. | Excellent trout fishing; elk, deer, and bear hunting in season; saddle and pack trips. | Twenty-six improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial dude ranches, cabin camps, and resorts in and near forest. |
| Beaverhead (on U S 10 and 91. 400 miles of forest roads; 1,050 miles of forest trails). | Dillon. | Big Hole, Beaverhead, Ruby, and Madison rivers. Hot Springs. Scores of alpine lakes. Big Hole Battlefield. Historic Bannock and Virginia City. Early mining camps. Anaconda-Pintlar Wilderness Area. | Fine trout, grayling, and whitefish fishing; big game and duck hunting in season; saddle and pack trips. | Twenty-six improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial dude ranches and cabin camps in and near forest. |
| Bitterroot (on U S 93. 220 miles of forest roads; 3,060 miles of forest trails). | Hamilton.
(Forest lies partly in Idaho.) |
Bitterroot Valley and spectacular Bitterroot Mountains. Scores of mountain lakes and hot springs. Ancient Indian hieroglyphics. Saint Mary's Mission and Fort Owen. Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness Area, largest in U. S.; Ancaconda-Pintlar Wilderness Area. | Good trout fishing; deer, elk, bear, mountain lion, goat, duck, and grouse hunting in season; saddle and pack trips; many scenic drives. | Fifteen improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps, dude ranches, and resorts in and near forest. |
| Cabinet (on U S 93. 620 miles of forest roads; 2,450 miles of forest trails). | Thompson Falls. | Cabinet and Bitterroot Mountains. Ibex Peak. Cabinet gorge. Many lakes and waterfalls. Historic Kootenai Trail and Mullan Road. Cabinet Mountains Wild Area. Savenac nursery. Placer mining. | Good trout fishing; big-game, grouse, and duck hunting in season; saddle and pack trips; scenic drives. | Eighteen improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps and resorts in and near forest. |
| Custer (on U S 10, 12, and 310. 430 miles of forest roads; 300 miles of forest trails). | Billings.
(Forest lies partly in South Dakota.) |
Spectacular Red Lodge-Cooke City highway. Snow-clad peaks and alpine plateaus. Granite Peak. 12,962 feet, highest point in Montana. Hundreds of lakes. Woodbine Falls, 900 feet. Glaciers and ice caverns. Rich fossil beds. Indian hieroglyphics and burial grounds. Beartooth Wilderness Area. | Trout fishing, big-game hunting, exceptionally scenic saddle and pack trips. | Thirty-eight improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps and dude ranches in and near forest. |
| Deerlodge (on U S 10 and 91. 300 miles of forest roads; 450 miles of forest trails). | Butte. | Renowned "Butte Hill" mines. Continental Divide with rugged peaks far above timberline. Anaconda-Pintlar Wilderness Area. High open valleys. Lakes. Famous early day mining towns. Anaconda smelter. | Trout fishing, big-game hunting, winter sports, saddle and pack trips, many scenic drives. | Twenty-three improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps, resorts, and dude ranches in and near forest. |
| Flathead (on U S 2 and 93. 430 miles of forest roads; 5,380 miles of forest trails). | Kalispell. | Spectacular geological formations, including massive Chinese Wall, and jagged Mission Mountains. Hanging valleys. Glaciers and scores of glacial lakes. South Fork Wilderness Area. Mission Mountains and Pentagon Areas. | Exceptionally good trout fishing and big-game hunting in season, swimming, boating, unusual saddle and pack trips, many scenic drives, winter sports. | Twenty-seven improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps, resorts, and dude ranches in and near forest. |
| Gallatin (on U S 191. 250 miles of forest roads; 1,400 miles of forest trails). | Bozeman. | Great Gallatin Valley. Canyons, snow-clad peaks. Eleven outstanding waterfalls. Over 200 lakes and thousands of miles of trout streams. Spanish Peaks Wild Ares. | Fine trout fishing; very good elk, deer, bear, and migratory-waterfowl hunting in season; boating; swimming; unusual saddle and pack trips; winter sports. | Fifty-five improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Numerous dude ranches, resorts, and cabin camps in and near forest. |
| Helena (on U S 91 and 10—N. 280 miles of forest roads; 1,060 miles of forest trails). | Helena. | Historic Priest, Mullan, Lewis and Clark, and McDonald Passes. Ophir Caves virtually unexplored. "Gates of the Mountains." Old gold diggings. Confederate Gulch—site of "world's richest acre." Many mountain lakes. | Trout fishing; elk, deer, bear, and grouse hunting; saddle and pack trips; scenic drives; winter sports. | Six improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Numerous commercial cabin camps, dude ranches, and resorts in and near forest. |
| Kootenai (on U S 2 and 93. 720 miles of forest roads; 3,310 miles of forest trails). | Libby.
(Forest lies partly in Idaho.) |
Colorful Kootenai River. Vermiculite and gold mines. Many superb lakes and miles of fishing streams. Logging operations, Cabinet Mountains Wild Area. | Fine trout fishing; deer, goat, bear, mountain lion hunting in season; huckleberry picking; saddle and pack trips; scenic drives. | Seventeen improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps in and near forest. |
| Lewis and Clark (on U S 2, 87, 89, and 91. 460 miles of forest roads; 1,610 miles of forest trails). | Great Falls. | Little Belt, Big and Little Snowy and Little Rocky Mountains. Towering cliffs, majestic peaks. Gibson Dam. Alpine lakes. Frontier mining towns. Sun River Wilderness Area. | Trout fishing and excellent elk and deer hunting in season; winter sports; exceptionally scenic saddle and pack trips. | Twenty-four improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Numerous commercial dude ranches and cabin camps in and near forest. |
| Lolo (on U S 10 and 93. 620 miles of forest roads; 2,960 miles of forest trails). | Missoula.
(Forest lies partly in Idaho.) |
Bitterroot, Mission, and Swan ranges. Lewis and Clark, and historic Indian trails. Mullan Road. Hot springs. Beautiful mountain lakes. Miles of trout streams. | Good fishing, big-game and duck hunting in season, winter sports, saddle and pack trips, many scenic drives, boating, swimming. | Twenty-nine improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Numerous cabin camps and resorts in and near forest. |
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| Nebraska (on U S 20. 150 miles of forest roads). | Halsey. | Bessey Nursery Recreation Area Extensive plantations. Largest herd of mule deer in Nebraska. Entire forest in game refuge. Nesting grounds of great blue heron, grouse, and prairie chickens. | Pheasant, migratory bird, and small-game hunting in season outside forest; swimming; fishing. | Two improved forest camp and picnic grounds. |
NEVADA |
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| Humboldt (on U S 40 and 93. 270 miles of forest roads; 480 miles of forest trails). | Elko. | Humboldt, Independence, and Ruby Mountains. Spectacular canyons. Colorful cliffs, Historic, rich mining towns. | Trout fishing; deer, cougar, and sage hen hunting in season; saddle and pack trips. | Eleven improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps nearby. |
| Mono (on U S 395. 440 miles of forest roads; 530 miles of forest trails). | Reno.
(Forest lies partly in California.) |
Mono Craters. Rugged, high Sierra country. Many beautiful lakes and streams. Mount Dana-Minarets and Hoover Wild Areas. Adjoins Lake Tahoe. | Notably fine trout fishing, big-game hunting, saddle and pack trips, winter sports. | Thirty improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial dude ranches and cabin camps near forest. |
| Nevada (on U S 93 and 50. 280 miles of forest roads; 970 miles of forest trails). | Ely. | Intermingled range and forest. Livestock gracing. Community outing area. Lehman Caves. | Hunting, camping, biking, and saddle trips, winter sports. | Twenty-three camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps and dude ranches near forest. |
| Toiyabe (on U S 50. 440 miles of forest roads; 330 miles of forest trails). | Reno. | Range and scattered forest. Livestock grazing. Mining developments. Historic ghost towns. Scenic desert valleys. | Hunting, camping, hiking, and saddle trips. | Six camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps, resorts. and dude ranches near the forest. |
NEW HAMPSHIRE |
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| White Mountain (on U S 2, 3, and 302. 310 miles of forest roads; 1,040 miles of forest trails). | Laconia.
(Forest lies partly in Maine.) |
Mount Washington, 6,288 feat. Miles of foot, ski, and horse trails. Natural area. Two experimental forests. Fish hatchery. Brooks, ponds, and small lakes. | Fishing; deer, bear, grouse, and small-game hunting in season; winter sports; hiking; swimming; and scenic drives. | Eighteen improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Overnight shelters for hikers and ski parties. Numerous commercial resorts and cabin camps nearby. |
NEW MEXICO |
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| Carson (on U S 64 and 285. 510 miles of forest roads; 640 miles of forest trails). | Taos. | Home and burial place of Kit Carson. Well known art colony and Taos Indian pueblo, Sangre de Cristo Mountains, including Wheeler Peak, 13,123 feet. Trout streams, lakes, and hot springs. | Stream and lake fishing, big-game and turkey hunting, scenic drives, saddle and pack trips, good painting and photographic possibilities. | Fourteen improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial dude ranches and cabin camps in and near forest. |
| Cibola (on U S 60, 66, 85, and 366. 720 miles of forest roads; 640 miles of forest trails). | Albuquerque. | Mount Taylor, 11,389 feet, and Sandia Crest, 10,800 feet, accessible by auto. Antelope herds. Pueblo Indian villages. Prehistoric ruins. Ancient "sky city" of Acoma. | Fair big-game hunting in season, saddle and pack trips, scenic drives. | Thirty improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial tourist accommodations plentiful. |
| Gila (on U S 260. 550 miles of forest roads; 820 miles of forest trails). | Silver City. | Noted big-game country of Southwest. Wild, rugged ranges. Black Range and Gila Wilderness Areas. Hot springs. Copper mines. | Good fishing; mule and whitetail deer, antelope, black and grizzly bear, cougar, lynx, and turkey hunting; saddle and pack trips. | Twenty improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Numerous commercial dude ranches near forest. |
| Lincoln (on U S 54, 70, and 380. 910 miles of forest roads; 180 miles of forest trails). | Alamogordo. | White Mountain, 12,000 feet. Extensive ponderosa pine and fir stands. Logging and milling operations. Scene of Lincoln County range war. White Mountain Wild Area. Adjoins Carlsbad Caverns National Park and White Sands National Monument. | Fishing, hunting, winter sports, scenic drives, saddle and pack trips. | Fourteen improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial dude ranches and cabin camps in and near forest. |
| Santa Fe (on U S 66, 85, 64, and 285. 680 miles of forest roads; 730 miles of forest trails). | Santa Fe. | Sangre de Cristo Range including Truchas Peaks, 13,306 feet, highest in New Mexico. Indian villages. Ancient pueblo and Spanish mission ruins. Cliff dwellings. Pecos and Jemez rivers. Mountain streams and lakes. San Pedro Parks Wild Area Pesos Wilderness Area. | Stream and lake fishing, big-game hunting, winter sports, scenic drives, saddle and pack trips, good photographic possibilities. | Thirty-two improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial resorts and dude ranches in and near forest. |
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| Croatan (on U S 17 and 70. 140 miles of forest roads.) | Columbia, S. C. | Historic New Bern, founded 1710. Civil War breastworks. Five large lakes. Pine and swamp hardwoods, 3 miles from Atlantic Ocean. | Deer, bear, turkey, quail, and migratory-bird hunting in season; boating; swimming; fair fishing. | Three improved forest camp and picnic grounds. |
| Nantahala (on U S 19, 23, and 64. 590 miles of forest roads; 210 miles of forest trails). | Franklin. | Blue Ridge, Unaka, and other ranges. Nantahala Gorge, Whiteside Cliffs. Lakes, waterfalls. Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest. Gorgeous azaleas and rhododendron. On Appalachian Trailway. | Trout fishing; swimming; hiking; horseback riding; deer, bear, boar, turkey, and small-game hunting in season; scenic drives. | Fifteen improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial resorts and cabin camps in and near forest. |
| Pisgah (on U S 19, 23, 64, and 70. 1,250 miles of forest roads; 520 miles of forest trails). | Asheville. | Heart of Southern Appalachian recreational region. Mount Mitchell, 6,684 feet. Linville Falls and Gorge. Pisgah National Game Refuge and fawn farm. Craggy Gardens famous for purple rhododendron. On Appalachian Trailway. | Trout, bass, and perch fishing; deer, bear, turkey, and small-game hunting in season; swimming; hiking; horseback riding; scenic drives. | Fifteen improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial resorts and cabin camps in and near forest. |
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| Wayne (Purchase Unit) (on U S 21, 23, 35, 50, and 52). | Columbus. | Particularly beautiful fall coloring of hardwoods. Nearby points of interest include historic Marietta, Gallipolis, Blennerhasset's Island, and Amesville "Coonskin Library." Iron and old charcoal furnaces | Scenic drives, picnicking, hiking, small-game hunting in season. | Three improved forest camp and picnic grounds. |
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| Deschutes (on U S 97. 1,600 miles of forest roads; 490 miles of forest trails). | Bend. | Snow-clad peaks, ice caves, waterfalls, and scores of beautiful mountain lakes. Lava caves, Deschutes River. Newberry Crater, "Century Drive." Mount Jefferson Wild Area and Three Sisters Wilderness Area. | Outstanding rainbow trout fishing, deer hunting in season, scenic drives, saddle and pack trips, winter sports. | Fifty-five improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial dude ranches, cabin camps, and resorts in and near forest. |
| Fremont (on U S 395. 1,800 miles of forest roads; 210 miles of forest trails). | Lakeview. | Abert fault east of Lake Abert, second largest vertical fault in world. Indian paintings and writings. Protected herds of antelope. Oregon Desert. | Exceptionally good deer hunting in season. | Seventeen improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps in and near forest. |
| Malheur (on U S 28. 1,180 miles of forest roads; 880 miles of forest trails). | John Day. | Cabin of Joaquin Miller. Mountains and miles of fishing streams. Archers' hunting reserve. Fossil beds of prehistoric plants and animals. | Some stream trout fishing, elk and very good deer hunting in season, scenic drives, saddle and pack trips. | Twenty-nine improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps in and near forest. |
| Mount Hood (on U S 30 and 99. 910 miles of forest roads; 2,680 miles of forest trails). | Portland. | World-famous scenic drives. Hot springs. Renowned Timberline Lodge. Glaciers, lakes, and flower-filled alpine meadows. Mount Hood and Mount Jefferson Wild Areas. | Stream and lake fishing, swimming, winter sports, saddle and pack trips, spectacular auto tours. | Seventy-tour improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Timberline Lodge and other commercial resorts in and near forest. |
| Ochoco (on U S 28 and 97. 980 miles of forest roads; 290 miles of forest trails). | Prineville. | Parklike ponderosa pine forests. Frontier day army post. Scene of early-day range wars. Many beaver colonies. | Trout fishing, deer hunting, scenic drives. | Twenty-seven improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps in and near forest. |
| Rogue River (on U S 99. 1,020 miles of forest roads; 1,490 miles of forest trails.) | Medford.
(Forest lies partly in California.) |
Table Rock, site of bloody war with Rogue River Indians. Rogue River. Lakes, trout streams, and waterfalls. Extensive sugar pine and Douglas fir forests. Mountain Lakes Wild Area. | Rainbow and steelhead trout fishing, deer and migratory-bird hunting in season, scenic drives, saddle and pack trips. | Fifty-two improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps in and near forest. |
| Siskiyou (on U S 99 and 199. 620 miles of forest roads; 1,950 miles of forest trails). | Grants Pass.
(Forest lies partly in California.) |
Famous fishing grounds in lower Rogue River gorge. Home of Port Orford cedar and Oregon myrtle. Oregon Caves. Early-day gold camps. Profuse growths of wild lilac, rhododendron, azaleas, and pitcher plants. Brewer weeping spruce. Saddler oak. | Cutthroat and steelhead trout, and salmon fishing; deer, bear, and cougar hunting; boat trips; saddle and pack trips; scenic drives. | Thirty-two improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial resorts, outfitters, and cabin camps in and near forest. |
| Siuslaw (on U S 99. 700 miles of forest roads; 460 miles of forest trails). | Eugene. | Heavy stands Sitka spruce, western hemlock, cedar, and Douglas fir. Bordered by Pacific Ocean. Cape Perpetua. Pitcher plants, rhododendron, and azaleas. Sand dunes. | Ocean, lake, and stream fishing; deer, bear, cougar, and migratory-bird hunting; swimming; boating; clam digging; saddle and pack trips; scenic drives. | Eighteen improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps and resorts in and near forest. |
| Umatilla (on U S 30 and 395. 1,200 miles of forest roads; 1,120 miles of forest trails). | Pendleton.
(Forest lies partly in Washington.) |
On old Oregon trail route. Blue Mountains. Hot sulphur springs. Famous "Pendleton Roundup." | Elk, deer, pheasant hunting in season; saddle trips and scenic drives; winter sports. | Fifty-seven improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial hostelries in and near forest. |
| Umpqua (on U S 99. 450 miles of forest roads; 1,890 miles of forest trails). | Roseburg. | Spectacular North Umpqua cataracts. Toketee and Lemolo Falls. Umpqua River. Diamond Lake. Mount Thielsen. | Steelhead and rainbow trout fishing; deer, bear, cougar hunting; scenic drives; saddle and pack trips. | Forty-one improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial resorts and cabin camps near forest. |
| Wallowa (on U S 30. 500 miles of forest roads; 930 miles of forest trails). | Enterprise. | Snow-capped peaks, Wallowa and many other lakes, glaciers, alpine meadows, and rare wild flowers. Minam River—famous fishing stream. Grand spectacle of Snake River and Imnaha Canyons from Grizzly Ridge Road. Eagle Cap Wilderness Area. | Stream and lake trout fishing; elk, deer, bear hunting; saddle and pack trips; scenic drives. | Twenty-five improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial resorts and cabin camps in and near forest. |
| Whitman (on U S 28 and 30, 1,100 miles of forest roads; 1,370 miles of forest trails). | Baker. | Blue and Wallowa Mountains. Anthony Lakes. Eagle Cap Wilderness Area. | Stream and lake fishing; deer, bear, elk hunting; scenic drives; saddle and pack trips; winter sports. | Sixteen improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps and dude ranches in and near forest. |
| Willamette (on U S 28 and 99. 550 miles of forest roads; 3,050 miles of forest trails). | Eugene. | Most heavily timbered national forest in United States. Snowcapped peaks, lakes, waterfalls, and hot springs. McKenzie Pass Highway traverses forest. Three Sisters Wilderness Area, including extraordinary volcanic formations. Mount Jefferson Wild Area. | Excellent stream and lake fishing, deer and bear hunting, scenic drives, saddle and pack trips, winter sports. | Ninety-seven improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps and pack-trip outfitters in and near forest. |
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| Allegheny (on U S 6, 62, and 219. 660 miles of forest roads; 250 miles of forest trails) | Warren. | Allegheny Mountains. Oil field. Hearts Content and Tionesta Natural Areas—virgin timber stands. Three hundred miles of trout streams. Watermill Race ski trail. Chief cabin camps near forest. Cornplanter Indian Reservation. Beaver Meadows Waterfowl Refuge. | Trout fishing, exceptional deer hunting in season, winter sports, scenic drives. | Eleven improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps near forest. |
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| Caribbean (11 miles of forest roads; 42 miles of forest trails). | Rio Piedras. | Puerto Rican highlands. Big tropical trees, mountain palms, orchids, pink begonias, tree ferns, and flowering vines. High waterfalls. Tremendous cliffs. Magnificent vistas from peaks. | Swimming, hiking, scenic drives, trout fishing being developed. | La Mina Recreation Area affords picnic facilities, rental cabins, restaurant, and summer cottage sites. |
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| Francis Marion (on U S 17 and 52. 340 miles of forest roads). | Columbia. | Ruins and remnants of early colonial settlements and plantations. Many "meteor bays." Picturesque moss-hung oaks, flowering yucca, dogwood, and holly. | Bass and other fishing; alligator, deer, turkey, and quail bunting in season; boating; bathing; scenic drives. | Three improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial hostelries nearby. |
| Sumter (on U S 25, 76, and 176. 840 miles of forest roads; 18 miles of forest trails). | Columbia. | Piedmont and Blue Ridge Mountains. Rank growths of rhododendron and other flowering shrubs. Walhalla Trout Hatchery. | Trout and some bass fishing; deer, turkey, and quail hunting in season; scenic drives. | Four improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial hostelries near forest. |
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| Black Hills (on U S 14 and 85. 4,610 miles of forest roads 140 miles of forest trails). | Deadwood.
(Forest lies partly in Wyoming.) |
Spectacular canyons and waterfalls. Crystal caves. Historic gold rush area. Graves of Calamity Jane, Wild Bill Hickok, Deadwood Dick, and Preacher Smith. Famous Homestake mine. | Excellent fishing, deer and migratory-bird hunting in season, swimming, hiking and saddle trips, all winter sports, scenic drives. | Thirty-six improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Numerous cabin camps and dude ranches in and near forest. |
| Harney (on U S 16 and 85—A. 320 miles of forest roads; 30 miles of forest trails). | Custer.
(Forest lies partly in Wyoming.) |
Harney Peak, highest point east of Rockies. Rushmore National Memorial. Pine Creek Natural Area. Logging and lumbering operations. Gold and silver mining. | Lake and stream trout fishing, deer and elk hunting in season, swimming, boating, scenic drives. | Twenty improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial dude ranches and cabin camps available. |
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| Cherokee (on U S 11, 19, 64, 411, and 421. 850 miles of forest roads; 710 miles of forest trails). | Cleveland.
(Forest lies partly in North Carolina.) |
Ocoee Canyon, Ducktown Copper basin—among South's outstanding scenic attractions, Big Creek Federal Game Refuge. One-hundred-thousand-acre Tellico Fish and Game Management Area. Cherokee Indian mounds. | Trout and bass fishing; wild boar, bear, deer, turkey, and small-game hunting; swimming; hiking. | Ten improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps in and near forest. |
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| Angelina (on U S 271). | Houston. | Historic Fort Teran. Opelousas cattle trail. Petrified wood formations. Pitcher plants. Lakes and springs. | Bass fishing, quail and dove hunting, swimming. | Two improved forest camp and picnic grounds. |
| Davy Crockett (on U S 69). | Houston. | Davy Crockett oak. San Francisco de los Tejas Mission, founded in 1690. Ratcliff Lake. | Bass, perch, and catfish fishing; deer, quail, and dove hunting. | Four improved forest camp and picnic grounds. |
| Sabine (on U S 59). | Houston. | Southern yellow pine and hardwood forests. Old San Antonio Road passes through. Historic ferry. Nuestra Sonora de los Dolores Mission at San Augustine. Boles Field Fox Hunters' Camp. Yellow Pine Lake Camp. | Hunting, camping. | Local commercial hotels. Two improved forest camp and picnic grounds. |
| Sam Houston (on U S 75. 550 miles of forest roads). | Houston. | Rolling forests of hardwood and pine. Houston plantation, "Raven Hill." The General Sam Houston Museum at Huntsville. Stubblefield Lake-Long Lake Recreation Area. | Hunting, fishing, swimming. | Local commercial hotels. Two improved forest camp and picnic grounds. |
UTAH |
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| Ashley (on U S 40 and 30—S. 280 miles of forest roads; 680 miles of forest trails). | Vernal. | Indian writings near Vernal. Uinta Mountains, 350 lakes. King's Peak, 13,498 feet, highest in Utah. Green River Gorge. High Uintas Wilderness Area. | Big game, fishing, hiking, and saddle trips. | Thirty-four improved camp grounds. Local commercial hotels and resorts. |
| Cache (on U S 91 and 30—S. 400 miles of forest roads; 420 miles of forest trails). | Logan. | Northern Wasatch Range. Logan Canyon. Scenic drive to Observation Point above Bear Lake. Ogden Canyon, Monte Cristo Lookout, Pine View Reservoir, Ben Lomond and Ogden Peaks. | Big game, good fishing, one of most popular camping and picnicking areas in Utah, winter sports. | Fifty-three camp and picnic grounds. Local commercial resorts and hotels. |
| Dixie (on U S 91 and 89. 430 miles of forest roads; 380 miles of forest trails). | Cedar City. | Rugged, rocky country, spectacular colored cliffs. Scenic drive from Cedar City to Panguitch. Sinking rivers, mammoth springs, panoramic views. | Good deer hunting; fishing; motor, hiking, and saddle trips; boating. | Eight campgrounds. Commercial hotels and resorts. |
| Fishlake (on U S 89, 91, and 189. 360 miles of forest roads; 730 miles of forest trails). | Richfield. | Mountain peaks. Fish Lake. Puffer Lake. Scenic Beaver River Canyon. Large deer herd. | Good deer hunting, fishing, hiking, and saddle trips. | Twenty-eight campgrounds. Commercial hotels and resorts. |
| La Sal (on U S 50 and 450. 180 miles of forest roads; 380 miles of forest trails). | Moab. | Spectacular rugged scenery. Mount Peale, 13,000 feet, offers magnificent panorama. Highly colored natural amphitheaters in Arches Canyon. Piute Indian communities. Geyer Pass scenic drive. | Hunting, fishing, hiking, and saddle trips. | Eight campgrounds. Commercial hotels and resorts. |
| Manti (on U S 89 and 90. 360 miles of forest roads; 550 miles of forest trails). | Ephraim. | Wasatch Plateau. Colorful canyons. Indian writings and Indian battlefields. Skyline Drive with unusual roadside fields of wild flowers. Great Basin Experiment Station headquarters in Ephraim Canyon. | Trout fishing; deer, elk, and cougar hunting; scenic drives; saddle trips. | Forty-two improved forest camp and picnic grounds. |
| Powell (on U S 89. 310 miles of forest roads; 640 miles of forest trails). | Panguitch. | Aquarius Plateau rising to Boulder Mountain and Bluebell Knoll over 15,000 feet. Colorful Table Cliff Plateau, 10,000 feet. Grover-Boulder Scenic Route overlooking the Painted Desert. Boulder Plateau with numerous ponds and lakes. | Trout fishing; deer, cougar, sage hen, and duck hunting in season; scenic drives; saddle and pack trips. | Sixteen improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps and dude ranches nearby. |
| Uinta (on U S 40, 89, 91, and 189. 400 miles of forest roads; 1,060 miles of forest trails). | Provo. | Extremely rugged mountains cut by picturesque canyons such as Provo, Rock Creek, and Hobble Creek Canyon. Strawberry Reservoir. | Trout fishing; deer, elk, and cougar bunting; saddle and pack trips; scenic drives; winter sports. | Eighteen improved forest camp and picnic grounds. |
| Wasatch (on U S 40, 89, 91, and 3-—S. 280 miles of forest roads; 590 miles of forest trails). | Salt Lake City.
(Forest lies partly in Wyoming,) |
Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons. Snowclad Wasatch Mountains. Over 350 lakes. Mount Timpanogas, 12,000 feet, scene of annual Timpanogas hike. Timpanogas Cave National Monument. High Uinta Wilderness Area. | Trout fishing; deer, elk, sheep, bear, and cougar hunting; winter sports; saddle and pack trips; mountain climbing. | One hundred and fifteen forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps and dude ranches nearby. |
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| Green Mountain (on U S 4 and 7. 100 miles of forest roads; 150 miles of forest trails). | Rutland. | Continuous chain of verdant mountains at average elevation of 2,500 feet. Miles of fishing screams, Many small ponds. Long Trail. Breadloaf summer school. Abandoned charcoal kilns. Waterfalls. Ski trails. | Trout fishing; deer, bear, and grouse hunting in season; hiking; swimming; scenic drives; winter sports. | Eleven improved forest temp and picnic grounds. Commercial tourist homes and cabin camps nearby. Adirondack shelters along Appalachian and Long Trails—four shelters within national forest. |
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| George Washington (on U S 11, 60, 211, and 250. 670 miles of forest roads; 470 miles of forest trails). | Harrisonburg.
(Forest lies partly in West Virginia.) |
Shenandoah Mountains. Many acres of forest were originally surveyed by George Washington. Crabtree Falls. Deep limestone caverns. Unique rock formations. Ramsey's Draft Natural Area. | Trout and bass fishing; turkey, deer, bear, and small-game hunting; swimming; hiking; saddle trips; scenic drives. | Nine improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial tourist homes and cabin camps nearby. |
| Jefferson (on U S 11, 19, 21, 23, 52, 58, 60, 219, 220, and 501. 1,100 miles of forest roads; 310 miles of forest trails) | Roanoke. | Blue Ridge Mountains. Mount Rogers, 5,719 feet, highest point in Virginia. Transitional zone northern and southern flora. Lakes. Logging operations, furniture factories, coal and iron mines. Glenwood Furnace. Rhododendrons. | Fishing and hunting in season, swimming, hiking, picnicking, camping, scenic drives. | Fifteen improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial tourist homes and cabin camps nearby. |
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| Chelan (on U S 97. 590 miles of forest roads; 2,420 miles of forest trails). | Okanogan. | Lake Chelan, 55 miles long, between precipitous ranges. Alpine meadows, snow peaks, and glaciers. North Cascade Wilderness Area. | Excellent lake and stream fishing, boating, saddle and pack trips, mountain climbing. | Seventy-four improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial dude ranches and cabin camps in and near forest. |
| Columbia (on U S 99 and 830. 590 miles of forest roads; 2,480 miles of forest trails). | Vancouver. | Mount Adams, 12,300 feet, reached by scenic Evergreen Highway. Spirit Lake and many others. Snowcapped peaks. Mineral springs. Wind River forest nursery, Goat Rocks Wilderness Area. | Lake and stream trout fishing, deer, and bear hunting, spectacular auto tours, saddle and pack trips, mountain climbing. | Fifty-one improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps and resorts in and near forest. |
| Colville (on U S 10 and 97. 700 miles of forest roads; 860 miles of forest trails). | Colville. | Near Grand Coulee Dam. Mountains, many lakes. | Lake fishing, excellent deer and duck hunting in season. | Twenty improved forest camp and picnic grounds. |
| Mount Baker (on U S 99. 170 miles of forest roads; 1,840 miles of forest trails). | Bellingham. | Superlative mountain scenery. Snowcapped peaks, glaciers, and alpine lakes. Heavy stands of giant Douglas fir. North Cascade Wilderness Area. | Excellent trout fishing, deer and bear hunting, winter sports, unusual saddle and pack trips, mountain climbing. | Seventy-six improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps, hotels, resorts, and experienced guides nearby. |
| Olympic (on U S 99, 401, and 101. 490 miles of forest roads; 950 miles of forest trails). | Olympia. | Dense forests of big trees. Spectacular snow peaks. Scores of lakes and fishing streams. Olympic Wilderness Area. | Fine stream and lake fishing; deer, bear, cougar, and elk hunting; winter sports; scenic drives; saddle and pack trips. | Twenty-eight improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial resorts, cabin camps, and dude ranches available. |
| Snoqualmie (on U S 10 and 410. 490 miles of forest roads; 2,020 miles of forest trails). | Seattle. | Snoqualmie Falls, 210 feet high. Naches Pass, featured by pillars of the Dalles. Largest known Douglas fir tree. Snow peaks, lakes, and miles of fishing streams. Mather Memorial Parkway. Hines Memorial Forest. Goat Rocks Wilderness Area. | Good stream and lake fishing, including steelhead trout; blacktail and mule deer, bear, and elk hunting; scenic drives; saddle and pack trips; winter sports. | One hundred and fourteen improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps and outfitters locally available. |
| Wenatchee (on U S 10 and 97. 810 miles of forest roads; 2,350 miles of forest trails). | Wenatchee. | Snowcapped peaks, lakes, alpine meadows, and rare wild flowers. Many miles of fine fishing streams. | Fine stream and lake trout fishing, deer and bear hunting, scenic drives, saddle and pack trips, winter sports. | Seventy-eight improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps and dude ranches in and near forest. |
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| Monongahela (on U S 219, 220, 33, and 250. 950 miles of forest roads; 650 miles of forest trails). | Elkins. | Southern Appalachian and Allegheny Mountains. Blackwater Canyon with 60-foot falls. Spectacular Seneca Rocks on historic Seneca Indian Trail. Many unexplored and some developed limestone caves. Botanically curious Cranberry Glades Parsons Forest Nursery. | Trout and bass fishing; deer, bear, grouse, turkey, quail, and small-game hunting; swimming; hiking; horseback riding; scenic drives. | Eighty improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial tourist homes and cabin camps in and near forest. |
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| Chequamegon (on U S 2, 8, and 63. 1,070 miles of forest roads). | Park Falls. | Hundreds of lakes varying from two to several thousand acres in size. Pine, spruce, and balsam forests. Sawmills and paper mills. | Famous muskellunge, pike, and bass fishing; deer, grouse, and duck hunting; swimming; canoeing. | Fifty-three improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps and resorts in and near forest. |
| Nicolet (on U S 8, 32, and 55. 950 miles of forest roads). | Rhinelander. | Northern Wisconsin lakes region. Trout streams. Pine, spruce, and hardwood forest. | Trout, muskellunge, pike, and bass fishing; deer, duck, and grouse hunting; swimming; canoe trips. | Twenty improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps and resorts in and near the forest. |
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| Bighorn (on U S 14, 16, and 87. 390 miles of forest roads; 860 miles of forest trails). | Sheridan. | Bighorn Mountains. Snowcapped peeks, glaciers, and over 300 lakes. Curious pre-historic Indian Medicine wheel on Medicine Mountain. Indian battlefields. Cloud Peak Wild Area. | Excellent trout fishing; elk, deer, bear, and duck hunting; unusual saddle and pack trips; scenic drives; winter sports. | One hundred and forty-three improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial dude ranches and cabin camps in and near forest. |
| Medicine Bow (on U S 50. 270 miles of forest roads; 1,020 miles of forest trails). | Laramie. | Medicine Bow, Sierra Madre, Laramie, and Pole Mountains. Snowy Range Natural Area. Many lakes and fishing streams. Numerous beaver colonies. | Good fishing and deer hunting, saddle and pack trips, scenic drives, winter sports. | Forty-six improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps and dude ranches in and near forest. |
| Shoshone (on U S 14 and 20. 130 miles of forest roads; 810 miles of forest trails). | Cody. | Rugged Absaroka Mountains and Beartooth Plateau with perpetual snow. Fish Hawk Glacier Basin. Hundreds of lakes. North and South Absaroka Wilderness Areas. | Excellent fishing; mountain sheep, grizzly and black bear, moose, elk, deer, antelope, and cougar hunting; saddle and pack trips; scenic drives. | Thirty-nine improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps and dude ranches in and near forest. |
| Teton (on U S 89, 187, 189, and 287. 280 miles of forest roads; 1,050 miles of forest trails). | Jackson. | Famous Jackson Hole, Teton and Wind River Mountains. Largest elk herd in United States. High peaks, lakes, waterfalls, and hot springs. Moran Dam. Teton Wilderness Area. | Native trout fishing; deer, elk, moose, bear, cougar, and grouse hunting; saddle and pack trips; scenic drives; bathing; winter sports. | Eleven improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps and dude ranches in and near forest. |
| Washakie (on U S 287. 80 miles of forest roads; 590 miles of forest trails). | Lander. | Gannett Peak, 13,785 feet, highest point in Wyoming. Largest glaciers in Rocky Mountains. Curious geological formations. Annual "Railroad Tie Drive" down Wind River. Hundreds of lakes and miles of fishing streams. Popo Agie Wild Area. Glacier Peak and Stratified Wilderness Areas. | Fine trout fishing, all species; elk, moose, deer, bear, and game-bird hunting in season; saddle end pack trips; scenic drives. | Sixteen improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps and dude ranches in and near forest. |
| Wyoming (on U S 87 and 187. 370 miles of forest roads; 1,500 miles of forest trails). | Kemmerer. | Wind River range. Peaks with perpetual snow and numerous glaciers. Many lakes. Green River Canyon. Periodic spring. Miles of trout streams. Fremont and Gannett Peaks, and Continental Divide. Bridger Wilderness Area. | Good trout and grayling fishing; deer, elk, sheep, and grouse hunting; saddle and pack trips; scenic drives, boating. | Sixty-one improved forest camp and picnic grounds. Commercial cabin camps and dude ranches in and near forest. |
