What's New on Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov has over 103,000 individual locations and is continuously adding new campsites, tours, passes, and other activities at federal recreation sites across the country. This page is your source for discovering the latest additions on Recreation.gov to plan a trip and bring home a story!

• North Cascades National Park Backcountry Permits

  North Cascades National Park

  There are countless backcountry routes and possibilities at North Cascades National Park Service Complex. Come to paddle on the turquoise waters of glacially fed lakes, backpack to remote passes or climb rugged mountains carved by ice. The diversity of climate and geography creates very different ...

• Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness Permits

  Rocky Mountain National Park

  

  Rocky Mountain National Park’s 415 square miles encompass and protect spectacular mountain environments. The park provides exceptional access to wild places for visitors to recreate and experience solitude and outstanding scenic beauty. Roads and over 300 miles of trails bring visitors to the doo...

• Yellowstone National Park Backcountry Permits

  Yellowstone National Park

  

  Hosting over 4 million visits annually, Yellowstone is the world’s first National Park preserving more than 10,000 hydrothermal features and countless wildlife including bison, grizzly bears, gray wolves, elk, and moose. The park forms the core of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, one of the worl...

• Old Rag Mountain Tickets

  Shenandoah National Park

  

  Welcome to Old Rag Mountain, one of Shenandoah National Park’s most popular hikes. Most often done as a loop originating near the Park’s eastern boundary, this experience offers incredible views of the park’s federally designated wilderness. The 9.4-mile loop which incorporates the Ridge, Ridg...

• 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...

• Wambaw Cycle Trail

  Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests

  Near Clinton, South Carolina

  

  The FMS motorized trails have a wet weather closure policy in place and use a 'Call Before You Haul!' hotline . These trails may be closed on short notice to prevent resource damage from riding on wet trails. Please check the Call Before You Haul hotline at (803) 561-4025 for the most recent closur...

• Sam Houston Multiple-Use Trail

  National Forests and Grasslands in Texas

  Near Montgomery, Texas

  

  The Sam Houston National Forest offers 85 miles of multiple-use trails designated and developed for hiking, biking, horses, and registered Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs). Offering a variety of unique riding conditions, the multiple-use trail in the Sam Houston is the only trail open to OHVs in the Nati...

• Arapaho National Recreation Area Passes

  Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG

  Near Granby, Colorado

  

  Part of the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, the Arapaho National Recreation Area (ANRA) is a 35,000 acre scenic water wonderland in the upper reaches of the Colorado River Valley. The recreation area includes five major reservoirs: Lake Granby, Shadow Mountain Reservoir, Monarch Lake, Wil...

• Silver Lake Marina

  Cape Hatteras National Seashore

  Near NCCAT Boardwalk, North Carolina

  

  The docks at Silver Lake Marina in Ocracoke provide easy access to the many opportunities the island has to offer. Dock space is available to the public on a first come, first served basis. Please allow as much space as possible for other boats to dock. Ocracoke Island, is part of the Cape Hatte...

• Temple'S Lake Park

  Belton Lake

  Near Belton, Texas

  

  Temple's Lake Park is a day use park open March 1 - September 30. The Park is open from 8:00 am to 8:30 pm. During the winter, October 1 - February 28, one boat ramp and fishing area remain open. It is a day-use facility with over 60 picnic sites and one reservable group area on Belton Lake. The l...

• Lakewood Landing Boat Launch

  Near Morganton, Georgia

  

  Lakewood Landing Boat Launch is located on the north side of Blue Ridge Lake in Blue Ridge, GA. The lake is a 3,290 acre Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) reservoir. Blue Ridge Lake offers boating, skiing and fishing. The lake is home to bass, bream, catfish, perch and crappie, which makes the area p...

• Sandy Hook Season Beach Parking

  Gateway National Recreation Area

  Near Sea Bright, New Jersey

  

  The Sandy Hook Season Pass for Gateway National Recreation Area is an economical option for beach goers who plan on visiting Sandy Hook multiple times during the summer. This pass is a vehicle pass permitting the pass holder to occupy one parking space within a designated fee area.  This Season ...

• Davis Lake Day Pass

  National Forests in Mississippi

  Near Houlka, Mississippi

  

  Davis Lake is the 200-acre centerpiece of the Davis Lake Recreation Area, located within four miles of the Natchez Trace Parkway. Picnicking, swimming, skiing, fishing, and boating are just some of the opportunities offered. Facilities include picnic tables, a group shelter (reservations available),...

• Gifford Pinchot National Forest Christmas Tree Permit

  Gifford Pinchot National Forest

  Near Carson, Washington

  

  This permit allows you to cut a Christmas Tree within designated areas of the Gifford Pinchot 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. ( There is a $2.50 s...

• Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Christmas Tree Permit

  Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

  Near Darrington, Washington

  

  This permit allows you to cut a Christmas Tree within designated areas of the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie 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 b...

• Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Christmas Tree Permit

  Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest

  Near Selma, Oregon

  

  This permit allows you to cut a Christmas Tree within designated areas of the Rogue River-Siskiyou 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 su...

• Choctaw Lake Day Pass

  National Forests in Mississippi

  Near Ackerman, Mississippi

  

  Choctaw Lake Recreation Area offers a range of outdoor opportunities such as picnicking, swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, and bicycling. Facilities include 35 picnic sites, 3 picnic pavilions, a swimming area, 2 bath houses with showers and flush toilets, 2 boat ramps, an accessible fishing pier,...

• Ochoco National Forest Christmas Tree Permit

  Ochoco NF - FS

  Near Bend, Oregon

  

  Christmas tree cutting on the Ochoco National Forest has been a holiday tradition for many years. To help protect the future of this program, we ask that you take special care to follow the instructions and guidelines on your permit when collecting your tree. Each forest has limitations on the si...

• Mt. Hood National Forest Christmas Tree Permit

  Mt. Hood National Forest

  Near Rhododendron, Oregon

  

  Celebrate your family tradition with a visit to the beautiful Mt. Hood National Forest! This permit allows you to cut a Christmas Tree within designated areas of the Mt. Hood National Forest. Lifelong memories are built during these special times and we are happy to help with any information you...

• Catwalk Recreation Area

  Gila National Forest

  Near Glenwood, New Mexico

  

  The Catwalk's history began with the discovery of gold and silver in the rugged Mogollon Mountains above Whitewater Canyon. In 1893, the small town of Graham (also known as Whitewater) grew around a mill, located on the west hillside near the present day of parking area. The mill only lasted about 1...

• Payette National Forest Christmas Tree Permit

  Payette National Forest

  Near Riggins, Idaho

  

  Christmas Tree permits for the Payette National Forest are now available!  This permit allows you to cut a Christmas Tree within designated areas of the Payette National Forest! Lifelong memories are built during these special times and we are happy to help with any information gathering you'll ...

• Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest Christmas Tree Permit

  Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest

  Near Gunnison, Colorado

  

  Coloradans have been cutting their very own Christmas trees in the GMUG National Forests for generations. Lifelong memories are built during these special times and we are happy to help with any information you'll need to make this trip a safe and enjoyable one.  This permit allows you to cut a C...

• Shasta-Trinity National Forest - Centimudi Boat Ramp

  Shasta-Trinity National Forest

  Near Shasta Lake, California

  

  Shasta Lake has many coves and arms which make it an ideal spot to take your boat, regardless of the type. Open areas for personal watercraft and wake-boarding, quiet coves for fishing, and calm hideaways to take a kayak are all available to you. The lake has many launch points to help you cut down ...

• Shasta-Trinity National Forest - Stuart Fork Boat Ramp

  Shasta-Trinity National Forest

  Near Trinity Center, California

  

  Trinity Lake offers 145 miles of tree-lined shoreline. There are a variety of coves and arms perfect for fishing or a quiet picnic on the water. The main body of the lake has plenty of room for water sports like wakeboarding or tubing. There are multiple launch ramps around the lake that make gettin...

• Shasta-Trinity National Forest - Sugarloaf Boat Ramp

  Shasta-Trinity National Forest

  Near Lakehead, California

  

  Shasta Lake has many coves and arms which make it an ideal spot to take your boat, regardless of the type. Open areas for personal watercraft and wake-boarding, quiet coves for fishing, and calm hideaways to take a kayak are all available to you. The lake has many launch points to help you cut down ...

• Shasta-Trinity National Forest - Packers Bay Boat Ramp

  Shasta-Trinity National Forest

  Near Lakehead, California

  

  Shasta Lake has many coves and arms which make it an ideal spot to take your boat, regardless of the type. Open areas for personal watercraft and wake-boarding, quiet coves for fishing, and calm hideaways to take a kayak are all available to you. The lake has many launch points to help you cut down ...

• Shasta-Trinity National Forest - Bowerman Boat Ramp

  Shasta-Trinity National Forest

  Near Trinity Center, California

  

  Trinity Lake offers 145 miles of tree-lined shoreline. There are a variety of coves and arms perfect for fishing or a quiet picnic on the water. The main body of the lake has plenty of room for water sports like wakeboarding or tubing. There are multiple launch ramps around the lake that make gettin...

• Shasta-Trinity National Forest - Pine Cove Boat Ramp

  Shasta-Trinity National Forest

  Near Lewiston, California

  

  Lewiston Lake is perfect for quiet canoe or kayak rides across the lake. Even better is the world-class trout fishing. Species of trout available for you to catch include rainbow, brook, German brown, Loc Levin brown, and eagle. This lake is truly a trout angler's paradise! This location is availa...

• Shasta-Trinity National Forest - Clark Springs Boat Ramp

  Shasta-Trinity National Forest

  Near Trinity Center, California

  

  Trinity Lake offers 145 miles of tree-lined shoreline. There are a variety of coves and arms perfect for fishing or a quiet picnic on the water. The main body of the lake has plenty of room for water sports like wakeboarding or tubing. There are multiple launch ramps around the lake that make gettin...

• Shasta-Trinity National Forest - Fairview Boat Ramp

  Shasta-Trinity National Forest

  Near Trinity Center, California

  

  Trinity Lake offers 145 miles of tree-lined shoreline. There are a variety of coves and arms perfect for fishing or a quiet picnic on the water. The main body of the lake has plenty of room for water sports like wakeboarding or tubing. There are multiple launch ramps around the lake that make gettin...

• Shasta-Trinity National Forest - Hirz Bay Boat Ramp

  Shasta-Trinity National Forest

  Near Lakehead, California

  

  Shasta Lake has many coves and arms which make it an ideal spot to take your boat, regardless of the type. Open areas for personal watercraft and wake-boarding, quiet coves for fishing, and calm hideaways to take a kayak are all available to you. The lake has many launch points to help you cut down ...

• Shasta-Trinity National Forest - Jones Valley Boat Ramp

  Shasta-Trinity National Forest

  Near Redding, California

  

  Shasta Lake has many coves and arms which make it an ideal spot to take your boat, regardless of the type. Open areas for personal watercraft and wake-boarding, quiet coves for fishing, and calm hideaways to take a kayak are all available to you. The lake has many launch points to help you cut down ...

• Shasta-Trinity National Forest - Minersville Boat Ramp

  Shasta-Trinity National Forest

  Near Trinity Center, California

  

  Trinity Lake offers 145 miles of tree-lined shoreline. There are a variety of coves and arms perfect for fishing or a quiet picnic on the water. The main body of the lake has plenty of room for water sports like wakeboarding or tubing. There are multiple launch ramps around the lake that make gettin...

• Enoree Ohv Trail

  Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests

  Near Clinton, South Carolina

  

  The FMS motorized trails have a wet weather closure policy in place and use a 'Call Before You Haul!' hotline . These trails may be closed on short notice to prevent resource damage from riding on wet trails. Please check the Call Before You Haul hotline at (803) 561-4025 for the most recent closur...

• Enoree Rifle Ranges

  Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests

  Near Whitmire, South Carolina

  

  The Shooting Ranges on the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests provide hunters and sportsmen the opportunity to hone their skills. There are four shooting ranges open all year on the Enoree Ranger District; Fairforest, Philson Crossroads, Leeds, and Indian Creek. Most use occurs at these rang...

• Chippewa National Forest Christmas Tree Permit

  Chippewa National Forest

  Near Deer River, Minnesota

  

  Many families begin their holiday season by cutting their own Christmas tree from the Chippewa National Forest. All you need is this permit, sharp axe, thermos of cocoa and a little patience. Away from the holiday rush, families discover the peace of the forest surrounded by winter white. Tree...

• Wire Pass Day Use

  Buckskin, White House, Wire Pass Day Use (Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness)

  Near Kanab, Utah

  

  Permits are required for day-use and (overnight-Use sold separate, and in advance) in this area. Purchase your permit before arriving onsite as internet is spotty in this location. The day-use fee is $6.00 per person and $6.00 per dog. *add dogs under number of Children. ***Select one pass per grou...

• White House Day Use

  Buckskin, White House, Wire Pass Day Use (Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness)

  Near Kanab, Utah

  

  Permits are required for day-use and (overnight-Use sold separate, and in advance) in this area. The day-use fee is $6.00 per person and $6.00 per dog . *add dogs under number of Children. *** Select one pass per group, (Group sizes are limited to ten people sharing any affiliation), enter your d...

• Buckskin Gulch Day Use

  Buckskin, White House, Wire Pass Day Use (Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness)

  Near Kanab, Utah

  

  Permits are required for day-use and (overnight-Use sold separate, and in advance) in this area. The day-use fee is $6.00 per person and $6.00 per dog . *** Select one pass per group , (Group sizes are limited to ten people sharing any affiliation), enter your details, number of people, dogs, and p...

• Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Christmas Tree Permit

  Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters

  Near Sparks, Nevada

  

  This permit allows you to cut a Christmas Tree within designated areas of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest! Participating Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Ranger Districts offering permits to cut a tree in specific areas include the Carson, Bridgeport, Austin-Tonapah, Ely, and Mountain City/Rub...

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