Every national forest, at its quietest
The quieter cousins of the big-name parks: fewer permits, more room to breathe. For each forest we map the calm trails, the best places to camp, and the right time to go — the nature-reset version of a visit, backed by the research.
8 forests · more added regularly
Arizona
Coconino
Red rock, ponderosa forest and alpine peaks near Sedona and Flagstaff. Camping, dogs, passes and the best time to vis…
Kaibab
Kaibab National Forest wraps around the Grand Canyon in Arizona. Ponderosa pine, quiet trails, camping, day-use fees,…
Prescott
Prescott National Forest mixes cactus desert, pine mountains and lakes across central Arizona. Camping, dog rules, qu…
Colorado
Gunnison
Gunnison National Forest sits on Colorado's West Slope, with quiet West Elk Wilderness trails, high-country lakes, an…
San Isabel
San Isabel National Forest holds Colorado's highest peaks and 867 campsites near Leadville. Season tips, dog rules, c…
San Juan
Alpine peaks, quiet mesas and 780-plus campsites near Durango, Colorado. Get pet rules, permits, camping and the best…
