How do I find a national forest or grassland on the US Forest Service website?

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Use the Find a Forest tool on fs.usda.gov. It lets you pick a state, then choose a specific national forest or grassland from that state, and it covers both national forests and national grasslands. The tool is the fastest way to locate a forest or grassland and get to its page for contact details and recreation information.

Steps to find a forest or grassland

  1. Go to fs.usda.gov.
  2. Find the Find a Forest section on the page.
  3. In the Select a State dropdown, choose a state (or leave it on All States).
  4. In the Select a Forest or Grassland dropdown, choose a specific forest or grassland.
  5. Open the result to view that forest or grassland's page.

What you enter: a state and/or a forest or grassland name. What happens: the second dropdown lists forests and grasslands, and selecting one takes you to its page. What you get: the forest or grassland's page, which is where contact information and recreation opportunities appear.

Choosing between the two dropdowns

If you want to... Use Example
Browse everything in one state Select a State, then pick from the forest list Choose California, then Angeles National Forest
Jump straight to a known place Select the forest or grassland by name Pick Allegheny National Forest
See the full range of options Leave the state on All States Scan the complete forest and grassland list

What the tool covers

The dropdowns include both national forests and national grasslands. Examples in the list include Allegheny National Forest, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, and Black Kettle National Grassland. Some entries are national monuments or scenic areas, such as Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni—Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument and Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, so the list is broader than forests and grasslands alone.

What you can do once you find a place

The homepage highlights recreation and conservation content, including tips for enjoying the forest with a dog, volunteering for National Public Lands Day, and stories about specific landscapes. After you open a forest or grassland page, look for its contact information and recreation opportunities. If you are planning a visit, check the specific forest or grassland page rather than relying on the homepage, since details vary by location.