Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
 

Recreation

Truly a Land of Many Uses, the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest offers a variety of recreational activities to the outdoor enthusiast. The Forest offers every visitor the chance to enjoy nature and be outdoors. Before you venture out, find out more information about your favorite activity and where to enjoy recreating on the Forest using the find activity link on the right.

Bears and Food Storage Information

Motor Vehicle Use Maps

The MVUM is a black and white map without topographic features. It is not a stand alone map and is best used in conjunction with a Forest Visitor Map or other topographic map. The MVUM is free to the public at each local Ranger District office and at the Humboldt-Toiyabe Supervisor's Office. The MVUM is available on this website and sections of it may be printed from your home computer.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information and Feedback

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Recreation Conditions Report

 Area Name Status Area Conditions
Angel Creek Campground Closed to Visitor
Angel Creek Picnic Site Open to Visitor
Angel Lake Campground Closed to Visitor Closed for the season
Angel Lake Picnic Site Open to Visitor
Angel Lake Scenic Byway Closed to Visitor
Big Bend Campground Closed to Visitor Campground and restrooms will be closed for the season on Nov. 1, 2012.
Big Creek Campground Open to Visitor Water will be off during the winter months, but the campground will stay open.
Bird Creek Campground Open to Visitor No water or restrooms until next season (2013). No fees until next season.
Bob Scott Campground Open to Visitor Open until the snow closes the campground. No water or toilets available.
Bootleg Campground Closed to Visitor Closed for the season
Buckeye Campground Closed to Visitor Closed for the season
Chris Flat Campground Closed to Visitor Closed for the season
Columbine Campground Open to Visitor
Crags Campground Closed to Visitor Closed for the season
Crags Group Campground Closed to Visitor Closed for the season
Crystal Springs Campground Closed to Visitor Closed for the season
Desert Creek Campground Closed to Visitor Closed for the season
East Creek Campground Open to Visitor No water or bathrooms until next season (2013). No fees until next season.
Green Creek Campground Closed to Visitor Closed for the season
Green Creek Group Campground Closed to Visitor Closed for the season
Honeymoon Flat Campground Closed to Visitor Closed for the season
Hope Valley Campground Closed to Visitor Closed for the season
Jack Creek Campground Closed to Visitor Campground restrooms will be closed for the season on Nov. 1, 2012.
Kingston Campground Open to Visitor
Kit Carson Campground Closed to Visitor Closed for the season
Lamoille Canyon Interpretive Trail Open to Visitor
Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway Open to Visitor
Leavitt Meadows Campground Closed to Visitor Closed for the season
Lower Bluster Campground Closed to Visitor Campgound restrooms will be closed after Nov. 1, 2012 for the season.
Lower Twin Lake Campground Closed to Visitor Closed for the season
Lye Creek Campground Open to Visitor Water will not be available after Oct. 16, 2012 until next season. Fees will be 1/2 price.
Markleeville Campground Closed to Visitor Closed for the season
Mt. Rose Campground Closed to Visitor Closed for the season
Obsidian Campground Closed to Visitor Closed for the season
Paha Campground Closed to Visitor Closed for the season
Pavlak Campground Closed to Visitor Campground restrooms will be closed after Nov. 1, 2012.
Peavine Creek Campground Open to Visitor
Pine Creek Campground Open to Visitor
Pine Creek Campground Closed to Visitor Campground restrooms will be closed as of Nov. 1, 2012.
Powerhouse Group Picnic Site Open to Visitor
Powerhouse Picnic Site Open to Visitor
Robinson Creek Campground Closed to Visitor Closed for the season
San Juan Campground Open to Visitor
Sawmill Campground Closed to Visitor Campground restrooms will be locked after Nov. 1, 2012
Silver Creek Campground Closed to Visitor Closed for the season
Sonora Bridge Campground Closed to Visitor Closed for the season
Sonora Bridge Meadow Picnic Site Open to Visitor
South Ruby Campground Open to Visitor Upper loop is CLOSED for the season. The lower loop and 1 toilet will remain open all winter.
Terraces Picnic Site Closed to Visitor Closed for the season
Thomas Canyon Campground Closed to Visitor Loop C (larger loop) is closed for the season. Loops A and B will close Nov. 1, 2012.
Timber Creek Campground Open to Visitor No water or bathrooms until next season (2013). No fees until next season.
Timber Creek Group Picnic Site Open to Visitor
Toquima Cave Campground Open to Visitor
Trumbull Lake Campground Closed to Visitor Closed for the season
Upper Bluster Campground Closed to Visitor Campground restrooms will be closed after Nov. 1, 2012. for the season.
Ward Mountain Campground Closed to Visitor Closed for renovation
Ward Mountain Day Use Area Closed to Visitor Closed for renovation
Ward Mountain Group Picnic Site Closed to Visitor Closed for renovation
Wildhorse Crossing Campground Closed to Visitor Campground and restrooms will be closed for the season on Nov. 1, 2012.