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• Old Picnic Area (John H Kerr)

  John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir

  

  Welcome to John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir! Kerr Lake is a 50,000-acre lake that extends 39 miles up the wooded, cove-studded shoreline of the Roanoke River in Virginia and North Carolina.  Kerr Reservoir, also known as Buggs Island Lake, was created with the construction of the John H. Kerr Dam i...

• Stanislaus National Forest Christmas Tree Permit

  Stanislaus National Forest

  

  This permit allows you to cut a Christmas Tree within designated areas of the Stanislaus National Forest! Begin the holiday season with an outing to cut the family tree. Christmas Tree Permits are being offered to the public in an effort to help reduce hazardous fuel ladders that have built up over ...

• Mill Dam Recreation Area

  National Forests in Florida

  Near Silver Springs, Florida

  

  Mill Dam recreation site is located approximately 5 miles east of the intersection of State Roads 40 and 19 then north mile off FSR 79. Mill Dam Lake, a 400 acre lake is great for day use recreational activities and offers visitors a picnic area including group picnic shelter and fire rings. Acce...

• Wildcat Lake

  National Forests in Florida

  Near Astor, Florida

  

  Wildcat Lake Day Use Area is centrally located in the forest approximately 1 mile east of the intersection of State Roads 40 and 19 on the south side of Highway 40. It is surrounded by National Forest system lands and situated in the sand pine/longleaf pine ecosystem. Wildcat Lake, 335 surface acres...

• Modoc National Forest Christmas Tree Permit

  Modoc National Forest

  

  This permit allows you to cut a Christmas Tree within designated areas of the National Forest! Begin the holiday season with an outing to cut the family tree. Christmas Tree Permits are being offered to the public in an effort to help reduce hazardous fuel ladders that have built up over years of fi...

• Ocala National Forest Christmas Tree Permit

  National Forests in Florida

  Near Astor, Florida

  

  This permit allows you to cut a Christmas Tree within designated areas of the Ocala National Forest! Lifelong memories are built during these special times and we are happy to help with any information gathering you'll need to make this trip a safe and enjoyable one. Please be sure to read and agre...

• Wawona Horse Campsites

  Yosemite National Park

  Near Yosemite National Park, California

  

  Wawona Campground standard and Group site reservations are located here: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232446   Wawona Horse Campsites are available to reserve up to five months in advance on the 15th of each month at 7:00 a.m. PST. For example, on January 15, arrival dates fo...

• Lake Conasauga Campground

  Recreation - Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

  

  The Lake Conasauga Recreation Area is a remote recreation area located within the Chattahoochee National Forest in northwest Georgia. Getting to Lake Conasauga involves a beautiful forested drive along 15 or more miles of graveled mountain roads through the Cohutta Mountains. Visitors can expect t...

• Hamburger Rock Campground

  Bears Ears National Monument

  Near Monticello, Utah

  

  Hamburger Rock Campground is a good option for visitors wishing to recreate in the Indian Creek area of Bears Ears National Monument or be close to the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park. The campground is located north off the Needles Highway (accessed from Utah State Route 211), approxi...

• Creek Pasture Campground

  Bears Ears National Monument

  Near Monticello, Utah

  

  Creek Pasture Campground is a good option for visitors wishing to recreate in the Indian Creek area of Bears Ears National Monument or be close to the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park. The campground is located north off the Needles Highway (accessed from Utah State Route 211), approxim...

• Sand Island Recreation Area

  Bears Ears National Monument

  Near Bluff, Utah

  Sand Island Recreation Area is a good camping option for visitors launching San Juan River float trips , or wishing to camp close to the town of Bluff or the Cedar Mesa area of Bears Ears National Monument. The campground provides 23 campsites that each feature a tent/trailer space, a picnic table,...

• Superbowl Campground

  Bears Ears National Monument

  Near Monticello, Utah

  Superbowl Campground is a good option for visitors wishing to recreate in the Indian Creek area of Bears Ears National Monument or be close to the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park. The campground is located south off the Needles Highway (accessed from Utah State Route 211), approximatel...

• Highland Park

  Walter F. George Lake

  Near Abbeville, Alabama

  

  Highland Park is situated on the shores of Walter F. George Lake on the Georgia and Georgia border. The lake is a great place to get away for a week, a weekend or just an afternoon.  Boating, swimming, fishing and camping are popular activities. The historic towns of Eufaula, Alabama and Cuthbe...

• Bent'S Old Fort National Historic Site Tours

  Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

  

  On December 2nd and 3rd, 2022, Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site will be offering special Evening Candlelight Tours.  This event is only open to those with reservations made through Recreation.gov. Tickets are only valid for the specific date and time indicated on the ticket. If participa...

• Mendocino National Forest Christmas Tree Permit

  Mendocino National Forest

  

  Keep the family tradition alive this year-or start a new tradition-by cutting a Christmas tree within the Mendocino National Forest. This permit allows you to cut a Christmas Tree within designated areas of the National Forest. Christmas Tree Permits are being offered to the public in an effort to...

• Sunset Bay Day Use

  Heyburn Lake

  

  Sunset Bay Park is located adjacent to Heyburn Dam. Amenities include a boat ramp, courtesy dock, and vault restroom.  All visitors utilizing the boat ramp (unless camping) must possess a valid day use pass. If purchasing your pass on-site, no printed copy will be available. Instead, your lic...

• Sheppard Point Day Use

  Heyburn Lake

  

  Sheppard Point is an excellent destination for access to Oklahoma's Heyburn Lake and taking advantage of hiking and sightseeing on the multi-use nature trail. Sheppard Point offers a handful of equestrian-friendly sites where horses can be kept behind the sites on tether poles, with direct access to...

• Keystone Ramp

  Keystone Lake

  

  Keystone Ramp is located near Mannford, Oklahoma next to Keystone Lake. This recreation area has a boat launch, curtesy dock, and sand beach to recreate. This area has picnic tables to enjoy a picnic and bathrooms. All visitors utilizing the boat ramp (unless camping) must possess a valid day use...

• Heyburn Park Day Use

  Heyburn Lake

  

  Heyburn Park is located near Kellyville next to Heyburn Lake. This area is great for camping, picnics and taking a long walk in nature. Nearby activities consist of playgrounds, nature viewing areas, boat ramps and swimming areas.  All visitors utilizing the boat ramp (unless camping) must posse...

• Bryce Canyon National Park Backcountry Permits

  Bryce Canyon National Park

  

  Bryce Canyon National Park is best known for its hoodoos, intricately carved rock spires left standing through the processes of weathering and erosion. Hoodoos are best experienced through day hikes in the main amphitheater of Bryce Canyon. The backcountry trails of Bryce Canyon offer forests, meado...

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