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!

• Cleveland National Forest Pct Overnight Permits

  Cleveland National Forest

  Near Campo, California

  

  The Cleveland National Forest is the gateway for a short or long multi-day overnight experience on the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCT). Spanning a vast 2,663 miles in length, the PCT begins on a low hill near Campo and runs northbound towards the Canadian Border in British Columbia. The fi...

• Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Overnight Permits

  White River National Forest

  

  The best way to plan for your trip and to be ready to reserve a permit is to understand where you plan to camp each night of your trip. Use this Overnight Permit Zone Map to understand which zones in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness require a permit. If you (and your group) plan to camp in...

• Mammoth Cave National Park Presents Teddy Abrams and the Louisville Orchestra with Special Guest Yo-Yo Ma

  Mammoth Cave National Park

  Near Mammoth Cave, Kentucky

  Music in Mammoth Cave National Park has been an important part of the cave’s over 200-year modern history with classical musicians, choirs, and contemporary artists composing and often performing their music inside the cave. The park is partnering with the Louisville Orchestra to present a histori...

• Valles Caldera National Preserve Backcountry Vehicle Timed Entry

  Valles Caldera National Preserve

  Near Jemez Springs, New Mexico

  

  About 1.25 million years ago, a spectacular volcanic eruption created the 13-mile wide circular depression now known as Valles Caldera. The park is home to vast mountain meadows, forested lava domes, abundant wildlife, and meandering streams. Human history stretches back more than 11,000 years from ...

• Zion Commercial Use Permits

  Zion National Park

  Near Springdale, Utah

  

  Commercial permits for Angels Landing are issued through this page. Permits are issued to commercial tour companies that hold an applicable and current Commercial Use Authorization with Zion National Park.   Commercial activities take place in a variety of ways at Zion National Park. One of the ...

• Visitor Center Picnic Shelter

  Green River Lake

  Near Campbellsville, Kentucky

  

  The Visitor Center Picnic Shelter is located within the Visitor Center Day Use Area.  For facility specific information, please call (270) 465-4463.As its name gives away, the Visitor Center Picnic Shelter is located right outside the Corps of Engineers Visitor Center. The shelter is located about...

• Tailwater Picnic Shelter

  Green River Lake

  Near Campbellsville, Kentucky

  

  Tailwater Picnic Shelter is located within the Tailwater Recreation Area. The Tailwater Recreation Area is where the downstream portion of the Green River begins. The Green River is one of the most biodiverse rivers in the country. It is home to more than 150 fish species, more than 70 mussel specie...

• Big Oak Picnic Shelter

  Green River Lake

  Near Campbellsville, Kentucky

  

  Big Oak Picnic Shelter is located within the Dam Area Day Use Area. Situated along Kentucky's Highland Rim, the Dam Area is surrounded by forested tracks, rolling meadows and the pristine banks of Green River Lake. Big Oak Picnic Shelter is located within the Dam Area Day Use Area of Green River La...

• Satterly Picnic Shelter

  Green River Lake

  Near Campbellsville, Kentucky

  

  Satterly Picnic Shelter is located within the Site 1 Day Use Area. Situated along Kentucky's Highland Rim, the Dam Area is surrounded by forested tracks, rolling meadows and the pristine banks of Green River Lake. Green River Lake area encompasses a total of some 32,000 acres in the central portion...

• Wax Day Use

  Nolin River Lake

  Near Clarkson, Kentucky

  

  Wax Day use area sits on the shores of Nolin River Lake in the rolling landscape of southern Kentucky. The Day Use Area is adjacent to Wax Marina and across the street from Wax Campground. The Day Use Area consists of a restroom, playground, boat ramp, courtesy dock, fishing pier, and a reservable ...

• Tailwater Day Use (Nolin River Lake)

  Nolin River Lake

  Near Sweeden, Kentucky

  

  Tailwater Day Use area is located on the Nolin River below Nolin River Lake Dam and Spillway. The day use area has restrooms, playgrounds, a boat ramp, picnic tables, and a reservable group shelter.   Known for its unique blue/green water, Nolin Lake is one of the top lakes in Kentucky for catfi...

• Dog Creek Day Use (KY)

  Nolin River Lake

  Near Cub Run, Kentucky

  

  Dog Creek Day Use area is located adjacent to Dog Creek Campground on Nolin River Lake. The Day use area has a restroom, playground, reservable group shelter, boat ramp, courtesy dock, and fishing pier. Known for its unique blue/green water, Nolin Lake is one of the top lakes in Kentucky for catfis...

• Moutardier Day Use

  Nolin River Lake

  Near Leitchfield, Kentucky

  

  Moutardier Day Use area is located adjacent to Moutardier Campground and Moutardier Marina on Nolin River Lake. The Day use area has restrooms, playgrounds, picnic tables, boat ramp, courtesy docks, fishing piers, and a reservable group shelter.   Nolin Dam creates a 5,795-acre lake that draws m...

• Carr Powerhouse Picnic Shelter

  Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

  Near Redding, California

  

  Carr Powerhouse Picnic Area is located on the northern shore of Whiskeytown Lake in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, 15 miles west of Redding, California. This covered picnic area is a popular spot to celebrate birthdays, weddings, family reunions, work events and many other special occasion...

• Lassen Volcanic National Park Wilderness Permits

  Lassen Volcanic National Park

  Near Mineral, California

  

  Lassen Volcanic National Park, located in northeastern California, is part of the National Park Service, within the Department of the Interior. The over 100,000- acre park is situated 130 miles north of Sacramento at the southern end of the Cascade Mountain Range. Established in 1916, Lassen Volcani...

• Outlet Park (Tuttle Creek Lake)

  Tuttle Creek Lake

  Near Manhattan, Kansas

  

  Outlet Park is located below the Tuttle Creek Lake Dam on the Big Blue River. The park features five reservable group shelters, reservable from April 15th- October 31st. The park is open year round from 6am to 10pm.      Outlet Park is a popular spot for local anglers and disc golf enthusie...

• Great Smoky Mountains National Park Parking Tag

  Great Smoky Mountains National Park

  Near Gatlinburg, Tennessee

  

  Valid parking tags will be required for any vehicles parking for more than 15 minutes within the boundaries of Great Smoky Mountains National Park starting March 1, 2023.    Daily and weekly parking tags will be available for purchase on this page starting on February 21, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. ES...

• Rabbit Valley

  McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area

  Near Mack, Colorado

  Located in western Colorado, the McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area offers stunning views and endless recreational opportunities ranging from camping, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and off-roading. Visit Rabbit Valley for an amazing outdoor family adventure or to find solitude o...

• Red Hill Lake Day Use Pass

  National Forests and Grasslands in Texas

  Near Milam, Texas

  Red Hills Lake is located a short distance from Toledo Bend Reservoir near Milam. The recreation area was built in 1940 by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and offers camping, fishing, and swimming on a picturesque 19-acre lake The recreation area is open from May 1 through October. Outdoor...

• Boykin Springs Day Use Pass

  National Forests and Grasslands in Texas

  Near Jasper, Texas

  Boykin Springs Recreation Area, built in 1938 by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), surrounds a 9-acre spring-fed lake and offers camping, picnicking, hiking, fishing or just getting in touch with nature. Boykin Springs is known for the spring-fed creek that meanders through the campground and...

• Caney Creek Day Use Pass

  National Forests and Grasslands in Texas

  Near Zavalla, Texas

  A popular location for those who enjoy fishing the waters of Sam Rayburn Reservoir, the boat ramp provides access to the lake throughout the year. Day-use fee is $5 per day, per vehicle, with or without a boat trailer. This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis as parking i...

• Voyageurs National Park Winter Equipment Rentals

  Voyageurs National Park

  Near Kabetogama, Minnesota

  

  The winter landscape of Voyageurs National Park is dominated by crisp white snow blanketing the expansive stretches of frozen lakes and hanging heavy on the pine boughs of the boreal forest. It is a winter wonderland longing to be explored. Whether sticking to groomed trails or venturing out across ...

• Old Picnic Area (John H Kerr)

  John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir

  Near Boydton, Virginia

  

  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...

• Meeks Bay Resort

  Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

  Near Tahoma, California

  

  Meeks Bay Resort has a long tradition as a family vacation and holiday retreat. It is located on western shore of the famed Lake Tahoe (Da ow aga), far away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The Washoe Tribe has been a part of the Meeks Bay area of Lake Tahoe (Da ow aga) for many millenium. T...

• 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...

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