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Pacific Northwest Region

Oregon / Washington

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Pacific Northwest Region

Recreation Information and Opportunities

Pacific Northwest Recreation Links

  • Fish and Fishing - Some of the best fishing on the west coast can be found in the national forests of Oregon and Washington. A wide variety of game fish species are available to anglers in rivers and streams throughout the region.
  • Pacific Northwest Forest Service Rentals - Whether it is winter, spring, summer, or fall you can experience all the seasons in a historic Forest Service cabin or fire lookout.
  • Recreation Passes of the Northwest - "Must have" information on Recreation Fees, Passes and Permits.
  • Recreation Accomplishments - Recreation fee revenues make a difference in the Pacific Northwest Region. See where your dollars go by viewing individual Forest accomplishment reports.
  • Recreation Resource Advisory Committee - This committee provides recommendations concerning recreation fees for the Pacific Northwest Region of the Forest Service and for the BLM states of Oregon and Washington. Visit this site to learn about upcoming meetings and agenda items before the Recreation RAC.
  • Recreation.Gov - Recreation opportunities on Federal Lands.

National Recreation Links

  • Enjoy Your National Forests, Be A Volunteer - Want to dig a site, spend your days in the backcountry, or host a campground in the mountains? Be a volunteer for the Forest Service. There are many opportunities, everything from wilderness stewards and trail clearing to office work and campground hosts. Working alone or with a group, Forest Service volunteers enjoy work that matches their interests and calendar.
  • 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!

Other Recreation Links - non-Forest Service

  • Discover Your Northwest - Discover Your Northwest promotes the discovery of Northwest public lands, enriches the experience of visitors, and builds community stewardship of these special places today and for generations to come.
  • Nature of the Northwest - Camping, Trail, Passes, Permits, Map Sales and other Recreation Information for Oregon and Washington.