Outdoor Recreation

A bonfire in a field at night with stars in the sky, on Lands Managed by Arcata Field Office.

Nevada

Nevada Launches 10-Year Outdoor Recreation Plan and Seeks Public Input

Sharah Ibrahim September 7, 2025

Family standing on platform controls RC cars racing on a small dirt track at a campground surrounded by pine trees and tents in warm sunlight.

Arizona

T.K. Jones Campground Set to Temporarily Close Sept. 21 for Upgrades

Ken Lunaba September 6, 2025

Contained campfire in a metal ring at a managed campground near a canyon rim after rain, light smoke rising, damp ground, picnic table and pine trees nearby, illustrating Stage 1 fire restrictions

Arizona

Grand Canyon South Rim Returns to Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

Modern Campground September 5, 2025

Small, contained campfire in a metal ring at a developed campground with an empty picnic table and red fire extinguisher, soft-focus evergreens and hills at golden hour, illustrating stage 1 fire restrictions

Colorado

White River NF, BLM Upper Colorado River District, Pitkin and Eagle Counties Move to Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

Modern Campground September 5, 2025

Park ranger at a small campground entrance kiosk at dawn, managing single-lane check-ins for an SUV with an ATV trailer and a pickup with a pop-up camper, with cones, sparse signage, and chaparral hills in the background

California

Hungry Valley SVRA Reopens Camping

Modern Campground September 5, 2025

A campsite in a park setting featuring a pitched tent on grass, a nearby picnic table, and a fire ring, surrounded by generic trees with soft morning light.

Canada

Canada Strong Pass Drives 10% Increase in Parks Canada Visits

Modern Campground September 5, 2025

A modern white travel trailer parked on a paved campsite with a picnic table and grill, surrounded by tall pine trees and palmetto plants, next to a calm lake reflecting a pastel sunrise and a wooden fishing pier in the background.

Michigan

Petoskey State Park Campground Closure Begins Sept. 3 for Major Utility Upgrades

Modern Campground September 4, 2025

Volunteer campground host in orange vest greeting campers at a lakeside campsite with tents, pine trees, and picnic table under a clear sky

Idaho

Cottonwood Campground Closing for Dock Upgrades at C.J. Strike Reservoir

Ken Lunaba September 4, 2025

Colorado

Timber Creek Campground Amphitheater Reopens After Safety and Accessibility Repairs

Modern Campground September 3, 2025

A diverse group of people enjoy outdoor activities at a lakeside park, including camping, mountain biking, and fishing, with rolling tree-covered hills and autumn foliage in the background under a warm sunrise sky.

Michigan

Tourist Park Expands with New Accessible Playground in Marquette

Modern Campground September 3, 2025

A park ranger demonstrates native plant conservation to a diverse group of adults and children in a sunlit, generic subtropical park clearing, with blurred greenery and wildflowers in the background.

North Carolina

Western North Carolina Expands Outdoor Access Through Thrive Outside Initiative

Modern Campground September 2, 2025

A family setting up a tent by a peaceful lakeside on a sunny day, surrounded by lush green trees and calm waters, capturing a sense of outdoor leisure and relaxation.

Kentucky

Lake Jericho Campground Set for Major Renovations Under New Lease Agreement

Modern Campground September 2, 2025

Angler in waders stands by a blocked footbridge beside a forested river with autumn leaves, construction barriers and caution tape in foreground

Michigan

Piers Gorge Closure Impacts Fall Bass Access on Menominee River

Modern Campground September 2, 2025

Locked metal gate and orange barricade block a forest road with wildfire smoke drifting above pine trees under a hazy sky

Arizona

Dragon Bravo Fire Keeps Grand Canyon North Rim Closed for 2025 Season

Modern Campground September 2, 2025

A group of backpackers setting up tents in a forest clearing with tall trees in the background, captured in warm, natural light.

Missouri

Long Branch State Park Campground to Close Through 2026 for Renovations

Modern Campground September 1, 2025

A person walking on a trail in a pair of hiking boots, braving severe rainfall.

Florida

Florida Congressman Proposes Creation of Florida Springs National Park

Sharah Ibrahim August 31, 2025

Campers launching colorful kayaks from a new wooden ramp at a lakeside campground on a sunny morning with trees in the background.

Alabama

Lake Guntersville State Park Opens New Campground Kayak Launch

Modern Campground August 30, 2025

Early morning beach with dune grass, rope barrier, waves, and distant shorebirds under golden sunrise light

Delaware

DNREC to Reopen The Point Oceanside Beach Aug. 30; Bayside Closed Until Oct. 1

Modern Campground August 30, 2025

Texas

Texas Parks and Wildlife Acquires 1,700 Acres for Bear Creek State Park

Modern Campground August 30, 2025