Intermountain Region

So Much To Do & See

The Intermountain Region boasts rugged mountains, fertile valleys, rivers, deserts, varied wildlife, campgrounds, wilderness, adventure, solitude, and scenery enough to saturate your aesthetic cravings.

A National Forest is more than trees and camping, hiking, fishing, and hunting. You can enjoy the magnificence of the mountains; the serenity of the wilderness; the thrill of skiing and kayaking; the miracles of spring flowers, baby animals, and majestic big game; the sound of birds; a camping trip; and the fun of a summer picnic in your National Forest - the Land of Many Uses.

So, leave your stress behind and spend time with nature. In a few hours from any place in the Region you can pull into a National Forest campground. Pitch your tent and spend a great get-away weekend fishing for the big ones or dabbling a hook in the stream, swimming, canoeing, and cooking over a campfire. See local fire restrictions.

You want to go farther from civilization? Space for backpacking is almost limitless. Please consult Forest Service maps and handouts for information on where to go and how to get there.

Feeling adventuresome? White water river running, big game hunting, winter camp outs and sports, rock climbing, and horseback riding are challenges to be explored in your multiple-use National Forests.

For those who prefer a less robust trip, how about a scenic drive, photography excursion, bird watching, or a picnic? All these experiences - and more - await you.

Woodcutting, a popular family outing in the Region, starts early in the summer and continues through the fall. Contact your local Ranger District for information and a woodcutting permit.

These suggestions only scratch the surface. When you play in a National Forest, let your imagination lead you to exciting and safe adventures in the out-of-doors.

Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act

The Act provides agencies with recreation fee authority for 10 years, which will allow the agencies to make improvements and provide additional services to forest visitors.