Recreational Activities

National Forests and Grasslands offer a diversity of outdoor opportunities. These lands are yours - to visit, to care for, but most of all, to enjoy.

What are you waiting for? Pack up your family and friends and head for adventure in America's Great Outdoors.

Spotlight Activities

National Forest Scenic Byways

National Forests and Grasslands offer a vast network of highways and roads that access the largest single adventure-travel and nature-based tourism estate in America. Visit America’s Byways to learn about touring America’s National Forest Scenic Byways this fall.
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Section Features

Activities
Recreation.Gov is your one-stop source for finding recreational opportunities on federal lands.

National Forests & Grasslands
Find a forest or grassland by Map, Name or State.

Wilderness
Places where the imprint of humans is substantially unnoticed.

Outdoor Safety
Before you travel check out these safety tips and checklists!