Water Activities
Non-motorized boating
- The Forest Service permits non-motorized boating, including activities like canoeing, kayaking, and paddleboarding, on many of its waterways.
Vessel types
- This typically includes canoes, kayaks, rowboats, and other human-powered vessels.
Specific regulations
- Regulations can vary significantly by forest and specific water body, so it's crucial to check with the local Forest Service office for the most up-to-date information.
Outfitters and guides
- Many national forests have licensed outfitters and guides that offer non-motorized boating trips and rentals.
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Angel Creek Campground
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Angel Creek Campground is located on the grassy foothills of the East Humboldt Mountain Range, just eight miles southwest of Wells, Nev. It sits at an elevation of 6,500 feet. The campground is…
Angel Creek Picnic Site
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Angel Creek Picnic Site is co-located with the Angel Creek Campground, on the grassy foothills of the East Humboldt Mountain Range, just eight miles southwest of Wells, Nev. It sits at an elevation…
Angel Lake Campground
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The campground is next to Angel Lake, and flanked by glacial cirques. Non-motorized boating (canoeing) in Angel Lake, and fishing for rainbow, brook, and tiger trout are popular activities in the…
Angel Lake Picnic Site
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The Angel Lake Picnic Area is located adjacent to Angel Lake, a small, blue jewel nestled in the East Humboldt Range. Angel Lake is the only alpine lake accessible by paved road in the area. This…
Carson River Takeout
The Carson River Takeout is located on the East Fork Carson River near Gardnerville, Nevada. The primary use of the site is for non-motorized water users (e.g., kayaks and rafters) to end their river…
Crags Campground
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Crags Campground, located 10 miles from Bridgeport, California in the Twin Lakes area along Robinson Creek. The campground offers views of the rugged Sawtooth Ridge, with craggy peaks topping out at…
Kingston Campground
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Kingston Campground is a popular site nestled along Kingston Creak in the Toiyabe Range. This site is locatednear the northern most trailhead for the Toiyabe Crest National Recreation Trail and…
Lower Bluster Campground
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Small, minimally developed campground located near Jarbidge, Nevada.
Lower Twin Lake Boat Ramp
The Lower Twin Lake Boat Ramp is a put-in/take-out spot for non-motorized boats and lake fishing located on the northeast shore of Lower Twin Lake, near Bridgeport, California. The site is located…
Lower Twin Lake Campground
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Lower Twin Lake Campground is located just 10 miles from Bridgeport, California at an elevation of 7,000 feet. Massive Jeffrey pines tower over the site, offering partial shade. Aspens, sagebrush,…