Kid Friendly Locations
The Forest Service encourages all 4th graders to get an Every Kid Outdoors Pass! The pass is used to access federal forests, parks, and trails that charge a fee for free! Print a pass voucher online at Every Kid Outdoors and display the voucher on the vehicle’s dashboard.
The Forest Service wants to see #everykidoutdoors! That’s why every 4th Grader is free—and bring a car full of family and friends for free!
Angeles
Park your vehicle at the Buckhorn Day Use Area. Then hike along the Burkhart trail and explore Buckhorn and Cooper Falls!
Cleveland
The Sunset trail takes hikers through dense forest, vast meadows, grazing cattle, and viewpoints of the Pacific Ocean!
Eldorado
Wrights Lake Campground is situated in a beautiful forested area close to the lake shore and is well-known for its hiking, wildflowers and birding!
Inyo
Visiting the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest is an enjoyable way to spend a day learning about the oldest trees in the world!
Klamath
Butte Valley National Grassland is the only National Grassland in CA and lies in a scenic basin within the southern Cascade Range.
Lake Tahoe Basin
The Eagle Falls Trail is the ultimate experience offering views of the iconic Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe, Eagle Falls, and Eagle Lake.
Lassen
Subway Cave is a fun place to explore - don't forget your flashlights!
Los Padres
The Piedra Blanca Trail offers outstanding rock formations that will amaze the entire family! Come out and explore!
Mendocino
The Sacramento River bisects riparian forest, grasslands and wetlands providing diverse nature viewing experiences!
Modoc
Stough Reservoir is Number 4 on the Basin & Range Birding Trail. Be sure to bring you camera and binoculars!
Plumas
The Frazier Falls Trail takes hikers to an exciting view point where they can watch water plummet over 200 feet!
San Bernardino
The Lake Fulmor Trail offers hikers spectacular wildlife viewings and terrific fishing opportunities!
Sequoia
Come out and explore Trail of 100 Giants and be amazed by some of the largest trees on the planet!
Shasta-Trinity
Come hike Bailey Cove Loop Trail and check out California's largest manmade lake (reservoir) that supplies water to the state.
Sierra
Take the Rancheria Falls National Recreation Trail and hike to the falls! There are plenty of rocks for the whole family to sit, have a snack and enjoy.
Six Rivers
Take a short walk to a bog where carnivorous California Pitcher Plants (Darlingtonia californica) grow!
Stanislaus
Pinecrest Lake is a beautiful place for families who like to camp, picnic, hike, fish, swim and boat!
Tahoe
Sand Pond is a peaceful place to picnic, fish, swim, hike or just relax and watch for wildlife