Recreation.gov

Find Your Next Adventure

We're here to help you dream up your next trip, figure out the details, and reserve experiences at over 3,600 facilities and 103,000 individual sites across the country. There's something for everyone on Recreation.gov, so get out there, experience the USA, and bring home a story!

Explore Destinations & Activities

Discover new experiences, historic landmarks, and outdoor escapes right down the road or across the country. From camping, hiking, and horseback riding to wildlife viewing, monument tours, and ranger-led activities – you can find it on Recreation.gov!

Explore By State

Alabama camping Alaska camping Arizona camping Arkansas camping California camping Colorado camping Connecticut camping Delaware camping Florida camping Georgia camping Hawaii camping Idaho camping Illinois camping Indiana camping Iowa camping Kansas camping Kentucky camping Louisiana camping Maine camping Maryland camping Massachusetts camping Michigan camping Minnesota camping Mississippi camping Missouri camping Montana camping Nebraska camping Nevada camping New Hampshire camping New Jersey camping New Mexico camping New York camping North Carolina camping North Dakota camping Ohio camping Oklahoma camping Oregon camping Pennsylvania camping Rhode Island camping South Carolina camping South Dakota camping Tennessee camping Texas camping Utah camping Vermont camping Virginia camping Washington camping West Virginia camping Wisconsin camping Wyoming camping

Explore Most Popular Locations

Acadia National Park Alabama River Lakes Allatoona Lake Allegheny National Forest Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee National Grasslands Arches National Park Arkansas River - Murray Lock and Dam Ashley National Forest Assateague Island National Seashore Barren River Lake Beaver Lake Belton Lake Big Bend National Park Bighorn National Forest Bitterroot National Forest Black Hills National Forest Blue Ridge Parkway Boise National Forest Bryce Canyon National Park Canyon Lake Cape Hatteras National Seashore Capitol Reef National Park Caribou-Targhee National Forest Carlyle Lake Cherokee National Forest Chugach National Forest Clearwater Lake Cleveland National Forest Coconino National Forest Recreation Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Coralville Lake Cordell Hull Lake Custer Gallatin National Forest Custer National Forest Dale Hollow Lake Daniel Boone National Forest Degray Lake Denali National Park & Preserve Deschutes National Forest Dinosaur National Monument Dixie National Forest Eldorado National Forest El Yunque National Forest Eufaula Lake Flathead National Forest Georgetown Lake George Washington & Jefferson National Forest Gifford Pinchot National Forest Glacier National Park Grand Canyon National Park Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve Great Smoky Mountains National Park Greers Ferry Lake Gulf Islands National Seashore Haleakalā National Park Harry S. Truman Lake Hartwell Lake Hiawatha National Forest Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters Huron-Manistee National Forests Idaho Panhandle National Forests Inyo National Forest John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir Joshua Tree National Park J Percy Priest Lake J. Strom Thurmond Lake Kaibab National Forest Lake Cumberland Lake O' The Pines Lake Red Rock Lake Shelbyville Lake Sidney Lanier Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Lake Texoma Lassen Volcanic National Park Los Padres National Forest Lower Deschutes Wild and Scenic River Mammoth Cave National Park Manti-La Sal National Forest Mark Twain Lake Melvern Lake Mississippi River - Pools 11-22 Mount Rainier National Park Mount Rushmore National Memorial Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Mt. Hood National Forest National Forests in Florida National Forests in North Carolina National Mall and Memorial Parks New Melones Lake Nolin River Lake Norfork Lake North Cascades National Park Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Olympic National Park Ouachita Lake Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness (The Wave) Pearl Harbor National Memorial Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Pinnacles National Park Plumas National Forest Point Reyes National Seashore Pomme De Terre Lake Prescott National Forest PSICC Raystown Lake Rend Lake Rocky Mountain National Park Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Rough River Lake Salmon-Challis National Forest Sam Rayburn Reservoir San Bernardino National Forest San Juan National Forest San Juan River Sawtooth National Forest Saylorville Lake Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks Sequoia National Forest Shasta-Trinity National Forest Shenandoah National Park Sierra National Forest Siuslaw National Forest Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Stanislaus National Forest Stockton Lake Superior National Forest Table Rock Lake Tahoe National Forest Tenkiller Ferry Lake Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Tonto National Forest Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Umpqua National Forest Voyageurs National Park Waco Lake Wallowa Whitman National Forest Walter F. George Lake Wappapello Lake West Point Lake White Mountain National Forest White River National Forest Whitney Lake Willamette National Forest W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir Wright Patman Lake Yosemite National Park Zion National Park

Plan for Your Trip

Access tools and resources to chart the course for your next getaway or dream vacation, manage your trip details, and enter for the chance to attend special events and excursions that ensure you get the most out of your Recreation.gov experience.

Camping & Day Use

Return to your favorite camping spot or discover a new one that’s right for you.

Interagency & Site Passes

Cover admission and / or amenity fees for federal lands, waterways, and monuments with annual or lifetime interagency passes that provide access to more than 2,000 federal recreation locations or site passes for multiple visits to your favorite spot.

Learn More about Passes

Find Tours & Tickets

Reserve tours and tickets to participate in special events and experiences.

Christmas Tree Permits

National Forests across the country are now offering permits to cut down a Christmas Tree through Recreation.gov. Buy your permit online before you arrive, gather your family and friends, and create memories that help you #BringHomeaStory this holiday season!

Learn More about Christmas Tree Permits

Rent Gear and a Ride

Planning a trip with Recreation.gov is even easier with rental options. Whether it's an RV to hit the road or outdoor gear like tents, packs, and sleeping bags, enjoy the convenience of renting equipment for your next trip.

Camping & Hiking Gear

RV & Trailer Rentals

Find Inspiration & Information

Our library of travel guides, tips and recommendations, insider insights, and visitor stories provides inspiration and information to help you plan your next adventure.

• Plan Ahead and Play It Safe on Your Next Trip

  Outdoor recreation is in high demand as visitors escape to public lands and waters in record numbers. The recreation landscape may look different than in the past, or even from last year. Planning ahead and understanding what you need as you plan your trip is more important now more than ever.  We

  
• 5 Ways to Prep for Summer Camping

  As we begin to gear up for summer camping, it’s time to make sure our camping gear is ready.  We picture s’mores around the campfire and drifting off to sleep reading a favorite novel.  Then, briefly our minds wander into dreaded territory – the camping equipment.  Where is the camp stove?  Did I

  
• A Day in the Life of a Campground Host

  An essential workforce for many land management agencies, campground hosts are diligent volunteers ready for the task of hosting visitors at many campgrounds across the United States.  Committed hosts are friendly, flexible, and responsible with both individuals or couples stepping into the role,

  
• Site Passes Add Convenience to Your Visit

  For many who explore America's public lands and waters, Site Passes can be a convenient way to visit these special places.  Site Passes for dozens of destinations across the country can be purchased on Recreation.gov to cover entrance, standard amenity (day use), or recreation fees for that

  

View All Articles

What’s New on Recreation.gov

We’re always adding new locations and activities to help you get outdoors, and bring home a story!

• Denali Park Road Timed Entry

  Denali National Park & Preserve

  

  Permit Reservations Any private vehicle driving the Denali Park Road past Mile 15 will need a permit. The permit holder needs to be in the vehicle and present ID at the time of entry. Visit the park's current conditions webpage for answers to Frequently Asked Questions.     PLEASE NOTE: Pe...

• Crystal Springs Campground (CA)

  Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

  Crystal Springs campground is centrally located in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in central California's rugged Sierra Nevada range. This campground is at an elevation of 6,500 feet.    In addition, Crystal Springs campground also has 14 mid-sized group sites available for reservati...

• Azalea Campground

  Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

  Azalea campground is centrally located in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in central California's rugged Sierra Nevada range. This campground is at an elevation of 6,500 feet.  Their are 110 sites at Azalea campground. Each site contains a picnic table, a fire ring, and a food storage ...

• Cherokee (Arkansas River)

  Arkansas River - Rockefeller Lake

  Near Morrilton, Arkansas

  

  You can download a park map HERE You can download a Customer Comment card HERE    All Campsites and Pavillions are by reservation only and can be reserved today for immediate occupancy. There are no First-Come, First-Serve sites available.  Cherokee Campground offers 33 spacious campsites...

• Grand Teton National Park Boating

  Grand Teton National Park

  Near Jackson, Wyoming

  

  Boating on Grand Teton park waters is a popular activity, whether floating the Snake River, paddling scenic lakes, or using recreational power boats on Jackson Lake. All vessels launched in Grand Teton park waters must have a Grand Teton boat sticker, or digital proof of purchase until sticker arriv...

• Mt. Adams Climbing Activity Pass

  Gifford Pinchot National Forest

  Near White Swan, Washington

  

  Purchase of a Mt. Adams Climbing Activity Pass is required if you are climbing above 7,000 feet elevation in Mt. Adams Wilderness between May 1 and September 30. If parked in South Climb Trailhead and NOT climbing above 7,000 feet, a day pass is required. $15 per person 16 years of age and...

• Bayou Point Day Use

  Arkabutla Lake

  

  Bayou Point Day Use Area sits along Arkabutla Lake and Dam in the hills of northwest Mississippi. The dam project is on the Coldwater River and offers some of the best sailing east of the Mississippi River. The pavilions are situated near the waterfront, among rolling hills forested with a shady mi...

• Dub Patton Day Use Area

  Arkabutla Lake

  

  Dub Patton Day Use Area sits along Arkabutla Lake and Dam in the hills of northwest Mississippi. The dam project is on the Coldwater River and offers some of the best sailing east of the Mississippi River. Dub Patton offers a campground with reservable campsites, there is a boat launching ramp, a k...

• Outlet Channel Day Use

  Arkabutla Lake

  

  Outlet Channel Day Use Area sits along Arkabutla Lake and Dam in the hills of northwest Mississippi. The dam project is on the Coldwater River and offers some of the best sailing east of the Mississippi River. Families come to Arkabutla Lake to enjoy the great outdoors by fishing, boating, swimmin...

• Knox Bridge Ramp

  Allatoona Lake

  Near Canton, Georgia

  

  Knox Bridge offers a prime area for fishing along the shoreline. Amenities include a one-lane boat launching ramp with a small parking lot. A courtesy dock is available for boat launching and retrieving. This pass is only valid for use fees at Knox Bridge Day Use on Allatoona Lake. This is a u...

• Canyons of the Ancients Museum Tours

  Canyons of the Ancient National Monument

  

  Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum serves as the headquarters to Canyons of the Ancients National Monument and is southwest Colorado's premier archaeological museum featuring Ancestral Puebloan, Native American, and historic cultures in the Four Corners region. The museum curates almo...

• Haleakala National Park (Wilderness Tent Permits)

  Haleakala National Park

  Near Kula, Hawaii

  

  There are two primitive wilderness tent areas which are accessible only by trail, Hōlua and Palikū. Hōlua, the wilderness tent area reached by the shortest hike, lies at 6,940 ft (2,115m) in the shrubland near Koʻolau Gap. Hōlua is 3.7 mi (6 km) one way down the Halemauʻu trail or 7.4 mi one...

• Blue River Campground (CO)

  White River National Forest

  

  Blue River Campground is located 10 minutes north of Silverthorne on Highway 9 in White River National Forest. This cozy campground is located between Lake Dillon and Green Mountain Reservoirs along the banks of the Blue River. With breath taking scenery and the sound of the flowing river, this is...

• Cow Creek North (CO)

  White River National Forest

  Cow Creek North Campground is on the northeast shores of Green Mountain Reservoir in White River National Forest, offering an ideal setting for visitors seeking a multitude of recreational activities both on water and land. All motorized watercraft must be inspected for Aquatic Nuisance Species a...

• Willows Campground (CO)

  White River National Forest

  Willows Campground is located on the north shore of Green Mountain Reservoir in White River National Forest, offering an ideal setting for visitors seeking a multitude of recreational activities both on water and on land. Willows Campground has 21 standard sites suitable for tents, trailers and R...

• Elliott Creek Campground (CO)

  White River National Forest

  Elliott Creek Campground is located on the northwest side of Green Mountain Reservoir in White River National Forest. Sitting to the south of the dam offers an ideal setting for visitors seeking a multitude of recreational activities both on water and on land. Elliott Creek Campground has 20 stand...

• Sumac Creek Shooting Range

  Recreation - Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

  Near Cisco, Georgia

  

  The Sumac Creek Shooting Range on the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests provides hunters and sportsmen the opportunity to hone their skills. Annual Passes are valid for the Chestnut Mountain and Sumac Creek Shooting Ranges. A pass is required per shooter and covers the use of the specified S...

• Lake Mcclellan Utv/Atv Area

  Cibola National Forest and Grasslands

  Near Pampa, Texas

  

  The Lake McClellan UTV/ATV Area Trailhead is located outside of the Lake McClellan Campground. This multiple-use trail system is approximately 10 miles in length with a difficulty rating of light to moderate. Passes are per (1) Off Highway Vehicle (OHV). You may print the pass and keep it with t...

• Breezy Point Orv Inspection Appointment Tickets

  Gateway National Recreation Area

  

  Gateway National Recreation Area, Jamaica Bay Unit issues permits for off-road vehicle access to help protect the park’s treasured resources. The Breezy Point Tip Off Road Vehicle (ORV) Permit for Fishing is a specialized permit necessary to access the sand road, sand lot and Breezy Point shoreli...

• Whissenhunt Ohv

  Recreation - Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

  Near Dahlonega, Georgia

  Whissenhunt OHV Area: Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts can find plenty of opportunities on the Whissenhunt Trail System to practice their rigorous sport. This trail system is popular with individuals and family groups that want a scenic and often challenging ride within the National Forest....

View all of the new locations on Recreation.gov

Stay in the Know

Check here for the latest updates and access to Recreation.gov news, events, and contests.

Recreation.gov Mobile App

Follow Us on Facebook

Add Your Facility

Share Your Best Photo to Win