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Dumont Dunes Ohv Recreation Area
Dumont Dunes OHV Area
Near Baker, California
Dumont Dunes Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area is a sand dune system with 7,620 acres of public land for motorized recreation. It's located 40 miles north of Baker, CA on Highway 127. The dunes have steep climbs, large bowls and fun transitions. Be aware the dunes are always changing and re-shaping...
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Sherman Guard Station and Bunkhouse
Bridger-Teton National Forest
Near Daniel, Wyoming
As the original Sherman Ranger Station built around 1929, this bunkhouse was used as a seasonal/ summer headquarters for early Forest Service management of timber and rangelands. The Sherman Guard Station and Bunkhouse is nestled in the Horse Creek drainage in a beautiful mountain setting with lots...
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El Mirage Ohv Recreation Area
El Mirage OHV Area
Near Adelanto, California
El Mirage Dry Lake Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area consists of the 4800 acre dry lakebed with in the 24,400 acres of public land for motorized recreation. It's located 13 miles north west of Adelanto. The lakebed is wide and flat surrounded by rolling, rocky hills. It is a 'primitive' camping ar...
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Brooks River Corridor Group 7-Day Permits
Katmai National Park & Preserve
Near Igiugig, Alaska
Permits are not required for the graveled roads and trails, boardwalks or viewing platforms within the Brooks Camp area. This permit is required for any activities within the Brooks River Corridor, with the exception of redfish fishery subsistence activities. The Brooks River Corridor includes the ...
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Lava River Cave Timed Reservation Tickets
Deschutes National Forest
Lava River Cave is implementing a Timed Reservation Tickets System to provide visitors with the ability to plan ahead by securing their timeslot for parking at Lava River Cave ahead of arrival. In addition to this parking reservation, a valid recreation pass is required at Lava River Cave. La...
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Tuweep Area Day Use Tickets
Grand Canyon National Park
The Tuweep Area of Grand Canyon National Park is remote and access is challenging – there are no services . On July 21, 2022, the Tuweep Area, including all park areas within Toroweap Valley and on the Kanab Plateau, will implement an entry reservation system. Each vehicle or motorcycle ent...
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East Lake Crockett Day Use Pass
National Forests and Grasslands in Texas
Near Honey Grove, Texas
Located on the northeast shore of the 450-acre Lake Crockett, East Lake Crockett Recreation Area was completed in 1968. Lake Crockett was built in the 1930s and has provided recreational opportunities to its visitors for many years. The lake is stocked with catfish, sunfish, crappie and bass. A pave...
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Castillo De San Marcos National Monument Tours
Castillo De San Marcos National Monument
America Begins Here St. Augustine, founded in 1565 by Spanish exporers led by Pedro Menendez, has witnessed centuries of history from the earliest colonial times to the present. Even before being founded by Europeans, this active coast was home to indigenous people including the Timucuan. ...
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Lake Georgetown Archery Deer Hunt Permits
Georgetown Lake
Near Georgetown, Texas
Lake Georgetown is a multipurpose water resources project constructed and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Fort Worth District. The lake and associated federal lands are located in Williamson County, Texas (TX). Lake Georgetown Dam is situated on the San Gabriel River in the Bra...
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Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Tours
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park tells the story of conservation history and the evolving nature of land stewardship in America. The Carriage Barn Visitor Center is open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Memorial Day weekend (late May) to October 31. Guided tours of the Mansion a...
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Lewis and Clark National Historical Park Ranger-Guided Tours
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
Hop in a watercraft and paddle along the lush riverbanks of the Lewis and Clark River. See bald eagles soar while you calmly float through history and hear a unique perspective of Lewis and Clark National Historical Park. The themes of these three-hour ranger-guided paddles will include various natu...
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Palatki Heritage Site Tours
Coconino National Forest Recreation
PLEASE NOTE that in addition to the ticket, an Interagency or Red Rock Pass is required for entry . A Red Rock Pass may be purchased on site. To purchase an Interagency Pass: In person: Find a location to purchase this pass at a federal recreation site . Online: Buy this pass from the...
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Marion Cove
Marion Reservoir
Near Marion, Kansas
Marion Cove Campground is located just north of the Marion Reservoir Dam right past the Project Office. It’s a primitive tent camping campground w/o electrical hookups. The nearby communities of Hillsboro and Marion offer additional tourist attractions. Both cities have a nationally recognized Ar...
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French Creek
Marion Reservoir
Near Hillsboro, Kansas
French Creek Cove Campground offers a secluded quiet campground that is located on the Southwest side of Marion Reservoir. Completed in 1968, Marion Reservoir encompasses 6,200 acres of water surrounded by 6,000 acres of public lands. The surrounding expanse of forest provides visitors with endle...
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New Melones Lake Passes
New Melones Lake
Near Sonora, California
New Melones Lake is the 4th largest reservoir in California. Nestled in the Sierra foothills between the historic towns of Sonora and Angels Camp, the lake offers visitors extensive recreational opportunities. The campgrounds offer an excellent basecamp for boaters, fisherman, mountain bikers, hik...
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Putah Canyon Day Use and Boat Launch
Lake Berryessa
Near Saint Helena, California
Welcome to Lake Berryessa. Putah Canyon Campground and Marina is located in beautiful Napa County. This recreation area is approximately 1/2 mile north of Pope Canyon Road on Knoxville Road. It takes about 45 minutes to get to and from Winters and Napa areas. It's the perfect getaway area to come re...
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New River Gorge National Park and Preserve Tours
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
Welcome to New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. As of December 2020, New River Gorge is the newest National Park site in the United States after it's redesignation from a National River, a title it’s held since 1978. Have a look at one of oldest rivers and mountains ranges in the world and ...
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Thomas Edison National Historical Park Tours
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
Welcome to Glenmont, home of Thomas A. Edison. Glenmont Estate is situated in the first planned private residential community in the United States, known as Llewellyn Park. Llewellyn Park was developed as “country homes for city people” in 1857. The Glenmont Estate reflects Thomas and Mina Edis...
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Chain of Lakes Recreation Site - Log Gulch
Chain of Lakes
Near Wolf Creek, Montana
Hauser and Holter Recreation Areas offer excellent recreational opportunities. Activities in the area include camping, boating (motorized and non-motorized), fishing, water skiing, hiking, scenic/wildlife photography, wildlife viewing, and bird watching. There are trails within the general vicinity,...
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Chain of Lakes Recreation Site - Holter Lake
Chain of Lakes
Near Wolf Creek, Montana
Hauser and Holter Recreation Areas offer excellent recreational opportunities. Activities in the area include camping, boating (motorized and non-motorized), fishing, water skiing, hiking, scenic/wildlife photography, wildlife viewing, and bird watching. There are trails within the general vicinity,...
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