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Encyclopedia > List of U.S. National Forests

This is a list of all the National Forests in the United States. If looking at national forests on a map, be aware that, in general, those west of the Great Plains show the true extent of their area, while those east of the Great Plains generally only show purchase districts, within which usually only a minority of the land has been made national forest. This article is on national forests in the United States. ... The Great Plains covers much of the central United States, portions of Canada and Mexico. ...


Everything is listed twice; first by state, then alphabetically.

Contents

By state

Note that forests in multiple states appear under each state.

Alabama

This article is about the U.S. State. ... The Conecuh National Forest in southern Alabama covers 83,000 acres (340 km²), along the Alabama - Florida line in Covington and Escambia counties. ... Central Alabamas Talladega National Forest covers 375,000 acres (1,520 km²) at the southern edge of the Appalachians. ... Tuskegee National Forest covers 11,000 acres (45 km²) and lies in the east central part of the state west of Auburn in Macon County, Alabama. ... The William B. Bankhead National Forest is Alabamas largest national forest, with some 180,000 acres (728 km²), and is home of Alabamas only National Wild and Scenic River, the Sipsey Fork. ...

Alaska

Official language(s) None[1] Spoken language(s) English 85. ... The Chugach National Forest is a 5. ... At 17 million acres (69,000 km²), the Tongass National Forest in southeastern Alaska is the largest national forest in the United States. ...

Arizona

Official language(s) English Spoken language(s) English 74. ... At 2 million acres (8,000 km²), the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests runs along the Mogollon Rim (pronounced muggy-own rim) and the White Mountains in east_central Arizona and extending into New Mexico, USA. Both forests are managed as one unit by USDA Forest Service. ... The Coconino National Forest is a 1. ... The Coronado National Forest includes an area of about 1. ... At 1. ... The Prescott National Forest is a 1. ... At 2,969,602 acres (12,018 km²), Tonto National Forest is the largest of the six national forests in Arizona, and has interesting, diverse scenery, with elevation ranging from 1,400 feet (427 m) in the Sonoran Desert to pine-forested mountains on the Mogollon Rim (pronounced muggy-own...

Arkansas

Official language(s) English Capital Little Rock Largest city Little Rock Largest metro area Little Rock Metropolitan Area Area  Ranked 29th  - Total 53,179 sq mi (137,002 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 261 miles (420 km)  - % water 2. ... The Ouachita National Forest is a National Forest that lies in the western portion of Arkansas and portions of eastern Oklahoma. ... Ozark-St. ...

California

Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... The San Gabriel Mountains, part of the Angeles National Forest. ... The Cleveland National Forest encompasses most of the Santa Ana Mountains of Southern California. ... Map of Eldorado National Forest Eldorado National Forest is a U.S. National Forest located in the central Sierra Nevada Mountains in California. ... Inyo National Forest is a federally protected forest. ... Klamath National Forest is a national forest located in northern California, USA, and is known for the large number of redwood trees it contains. ... Lassen National Forest is a national forest located in northern California. ... Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is a federally protected area centered around Lake Tahoe. ... View into the Los Padres backcountry, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties, California: everything in this picture is within the Los Padres National Forest Los Padres National Forest is a forest located in southern and central California, which includes most of the mountainous land along the California coast from Ventura to... The Mendocino National Forest straddles the eastern spur of the Coastal Mountain Range in northwestern California, just a three hour drive north of San Francisco and Sacramento. ... Modoc National Forest is a national forest located in northern California, USA. External links Modoc National Forest official website Don Bains VirtualGuidebooks to Mount Lassen and the Modoc Plateau Category: California geography stubs ... Plumas National Forest is a U.S. National Forest located in northern California. ... San Bernardino National Forest has two main divisions which are the San Bernardino Mountains on the easternmost of the Transverse Range, and the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa Mountains on the northernmost of the Peninsular Range. ... Sequoia National Park is a national park in the southern Sierra Nevada, east of Fresno, California. ... Shasta-Trinity National Forest is a nationally protected forest in northern California, USA. Categories: California-related stubs ... Sierra National Forest is a U.S. National Forest located on the western slope of central Sierra Nevada in California. ... Six Rivers National Forest is a U.S. National Forest located in the northwestern corner of California. ... Stanislaus National Forest contains 898,099 acres (3,634 km²) in four counties in Northern California. ... Tahoe National Forest is a is a U.S. National Forest located in California around Lake Tahoe. ...

Colorado

Colorado with National Forests highlighted in red
Colorado with National Forests highlighted in red

Official language(s) English Capital Denver Largest city Denver Largest metro area Denver-Aurora Metro Area Area  Ranked 8th  - Total 104,185 sq mi (269,837 km²)  - Width 280 miles (451 km)  - Length 380 miles (612 km)  - % water 0. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (6234x4512, 651 KB) A map of Colorado, with U.S. National Forests highlighted in red. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (6234x4512, 651 KB) A map of Colorado, with U.S. National Forests highlighted in red. ... The Arapaho National Forest is a U.S. National Forest located in the U.S. state of Colorado. ... The Grand Mesa National Forest is a U.S. National Forest in Delta and Mesa Counties in Western Colorado. ... The Gunnison National Forest is a U.S. National Forest covering over 1,700,000 acres (6900 km²) in Mesa, Gunnison, Hinsdale and Saguache Counties in Western part of the U.S. state of Colorado. ... The Pike National Forest is located in the Front Range of Colorado, west of Colorado Springs and including Pikes Peak. ... Rio Grande National Forest is a 1. ... Colorado with Roosevelt National Forest in red The Roosevelt National Forest is a U.S. National Forest located in north central Colorado. ... Medicine Bow - Routt National Forest is the official title to a U.S. Forest Service managed area extending over 3 million acres (12,150 km²) in the states of Wyoming and Colorado, United States. ... San Isabel National Forest is located in central Colorado. ... The San Juan National Forest is a U.S. National Forest covering over 1,800,000 acres (7,200 km²) in Archuleta, Conjeos, Dolores, Hinsdale, La Plata, Mineral, Montezuma, Rio Grande, San Miguel and San Juan Counties in Western Colorado. ... Colorado with Uncompahgre National Forest in red Uncompahgre National Forest is a U.S. National Forest covering over 1,000,000 acres (4,000 km²) in Gunnison, Hinsdale, Mesa, Montrose, Ouray and San Miguel Counties in Western Colorado. ... White River National Forest is a National Forest in northwest Colorado. ...

Florida

Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Largest metro area Miami metropolitan area Area  Ranked 22nd  - Total 65,795[1] sq mi (170,304[1] km²)  - Width 361 miles (582 km)  - Length 447 miles (721 km)  - % water 17. ... The Apalachicola National Forest is the largest U.S. National Forest in the state of Florida, with 564,961 acres of wilderness. ... Choctawhatchee National Forest is a United States National Forest established by President Theodore Roosevelt on November 27, 1908. ... The Ocala National Forest is the second largest National Forest in Florida and is the closest to a major city. ... Osceola National Forest is a U.S. National Forest located in Florida. ...

Georgia

The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest in northern Georgia is actually two U.S. National Forests, Oconee National Forest and Chattahoochee National Forest, linked together. ... The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest in northern Georgia is actually two U.S. National Forests, Oconee National Forest and Chattahoochee National Forest, linked together. ... The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest in northern Georgia is actually two U.S. National Forests, Oconee National Forest and Chattahoochee National Forest, linked together. ...

Idaho

Official language(s) English [1] Capital Boise Largest city Boise Largest metro area Boise metropolitan area Area  Ranked 14th  - Total 83,642 sq mi (216,632 km²)  - Width 305 miles (491 km)  - Length 479 miles (771 km)  - % water 0. ... The Boise National Forest is a US national forest located north and east of the city of Boise, Idaho. ... Scott Mountain in the Caribou section of the forest Courtesy of Ralph Maughan Caribou-Targhee National Forest is located in the states of Idaho and Wyoming, with a small section in Utah in the United States. ... The Clearwater National Forest is located in North Central Idaho in the northwestern United States. ... The Coeur dAlene is a U.S. National Forest located in the Idaho panhandle and is one of three forests that are aggregated into the Idaho Panhandle National Forest (the other two are the Kaniksu and St. ... The Kaniksu National Forest is a U.S. National Forest located in the Idaho panhandle and is one of three forests that are aggregated into the Idaho Panhandle National Forest (the other two are the Coeur dAlene and St. ... The Nez Perce National Forest is located in North Central Idaho in the northwestern United States. ... The Payette National Forest, a U.S. National Forest located in North Central Idaho, consists of approximately 2. ... Salmon-Challis National Forest is located in east central sections of the U.S. state of Idaho. ... The St. ... Sawtooth National Forest is located in the U.S. states of Idaho and Utah. ... Idaho Panhandle National Forest is located in the U.S. state of Idaho. ...

Illinois

Official language(s) English[1] Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Largest metro area Chicago Metropolitan Area Area  Ranked 25th  - Total 57,918 sq mi (149,998 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 390 miles (629 km)  - % water 4. ... The Shawnee National Forest, located in the Ozark and Shawnee hills of Southern Illinois, consists of approximately 270,000 acres of federally managed lands. ...

Indiana

Official language(s) English Capital Indianapolis Largest city Indianapolis Area  Ranked 38th  - Total 36,418 sq mi (94,321 km²)  - Width 140 miles (225 km)  - Length 270 miles (435 km)  - % water 1. ... The Hoosier National Forest, in the hills of south central Indiana, provides a wide mix of opportunities and resources for people to enjoy. ...

Kentucky

Official language(s) English[1] Capital Frankfort Largest city Louisville Area  Ranked 37th  - Total 40,444 sq mi (104,749 km²)  - Width 140 miles (225 km)  - Length 379 miles (610 km)  - % water 1. ... The Daniel Boone National Forest is the only national forest completely within the boundary of Kentucky. ...

Louisiana

This article is about the U.S. State. ... Kisatchie National Forest is located in the piney hills and hardwood bottoms of seven central and northern Louisiana parishes. ...

Maine

Official language(s) None (English and French de facto) Capital Augusta Largest city Portland Area  Ranked 39th  - Total 33,414 sq mi (86,542 km²)  - Width 210 miles (338 km)  - Length 320 miles (515 km)  - % water 13. ... Map of White Mountains National Forest. ...

Michigan

Official language(s) None (English, de-facto) Capital Lansing Largest city Detroit Largest metro area Metro Detroit Area  Ranked 11th  - Total 97,990 sq mi (253,793 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 491 miles (790 km)  - % water 41. ... Road sign of the Hiawatha National Forest in Alger County Hiawatha National Forest is a National Forest in the Upper Peninsula of the state of Michigan in the United States. ... Huron-Manistee National Forests Proximity Map The Huron-Manistee National Forests are actually two forests combined in 1945 for administration purposes and comprise almost 1,000,000 acres (4,000 km²) of public lands, including 5,786 acres (23 km²) of wetlands, extending across the northern lower peninsula of Michigan. ... The Ottawa National Forest is a 1. ...

Minnesota

Capital Saint Paul Largest city Minneapolis Area  Ranked 12th  - Total 87,014 sq mi (225,365 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 400 miles (645 km)  - % water 8. ... Chippewa National Forest is a National Forest located in northcentral Minnesota in the counties of Beltrami, Cass, and Itasca. ... Superior National Forest is a National_Forest located in Northeastern Minnesota between the U.S.-Canadian Border and Lake Superior. ...

Mississippi

This article is about the U.S. state. ... Bienville National Forest is a U.S. National Forest in Mississippi. ... Delta National Forest is a U.S. National Forest in Mississippi. ... De Soto National Forest is 378,538 acres of pine forests in southern Mississippi. ... Before the Holly Springs National Forest was formed in Northern Mississippi, much of the land was abandoned farmland with rapidly eroding soils. ... Homochitto National Forest is a U.S. National Forest in Mississippi. ... Tombigee National Forest is a U.S. National Forest in Mississippi. ...

Missouri

Official language(s) English Capital Jefferson City Largest city Kansas City Largest metro area St Louis[1] Area  Ranked 21st  - Total 69,709 sq mi (180,693 km²)  - Width 240 miles (385 km)  - Length 300 miles (480 km)  - % water 1. ... Mark Twain National Forest (MTNF) is a national forest located in the southern half of Missouri. ...

Montana

Official language(s) English Capital Helena Largest city Billings Area  Ranked 4th  - Total 147,165 sq mi (381,156 km²)  - Width 255 miles (410 km)  - Length 630 miles (1,015 km)  - % water 1  - Latitude 44°26N to 49°N  - Longitude 104°2W to 116°2W Population  Ranked... Lemhi Pass in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest The Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest is the largest of the National Forests in Montana, United States. ... Trapper Peak in Bitterroot National Forest Bitterroot National Forest comprises 1. ... Custer National Forest is located primarily in the U.S. state of Montana but also has separate sections in South Dakota. ... The Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex makes up a large fraction of the Flathead National Forest. ... Founded in 1899, Gallatin National Forest is located in south central Montana, United States. ... Helena National Forest is located in western Montana, United States. ... Scotchmans Peak in the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness Kootenai National Forest is located in the far northwestern section of Montana and the northeasternmost lands in the Idaho panhandle, United States along the Canadian border. ... View from Rocky Mountain Peak Lewis and Clark National Forest by Josh Whitmore Lewis and Clark National Forest is located in north central Montana, United States. ... Rainy Lake in Lolo National Forest Lolo National Forest is located in western Montana, United States with the western boundary being the state of Idaho. ...

Nebraska

Official language(s) English Capital Lincoln Largest city Omaha Largest metro area Omaha Area  Ranked 16th  - Total 77,421 sq mi (200,520 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 430 miles (690 km)  - % water 0. ... The Nebraska National Forest is a U.S. National Forest located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. ... The Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest is located in the north-central Sandhills region of the U.S. state of Nebraska. ...

Nevada

  • Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

This article is about the U.S. State of Nevada. ... The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest (HTNF) is the only U.S. National Forest located in the U.S. state of Nevada. ...

New Hampshire

Official language(s) English Capital Concord Largest city Manchester Area  Ranked 46th  - Total 9,350 sq mi (24,217 km²)  - Width 68 miles (110 km)  - Length 190 miles (305 km)  - % water 4. ... Map of White Mountains National Forest. ...

New Mexico

Capital Santa Fe Largest city Albuquerque Area  Ranked 5th  - Total 121,665 sq mi (315,194 km²)  - Width 342 miles (550 km)  - Length 370 miles (595 km)  - % water 0. ... At 2 million acres (8,000 km²), the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests runs along the Mogollon Rim (pronounced muggy-own rim) and the White Mountains in east_central Arizona and extending into New Mexico, USA. Both forests are managed as one unit by USDA Forest Service. ... Map of the Carson National Forest Carson National Forest is a national forest in Northern New Mexico, United States. ... The Cibola National Forest stretches from western Oklahoma to western New Mexico. ... The Gila National Forest is a protected national forest in New Mexico in the southwestern United States established in 1905. ... The Lincoln National Forest is a protected national forest in the State of New Mexico in the southwestern United States. ... A map of the Santa Fe National Forest showing the widely separated Ranger Districts. ...

New York

This article is about the state. ... Map of the Finger Lakes National Forest. ...

North Carolina

Official language(s) English Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Largest metro area Charlotte metro area Area  Ranked 28th  - Total 53,865 sq mi (139,509 km²)  - Width 150 miles (240 km)  - Length 560[1] miles (901 km)  - % water 9. ... The Croatan National Forest is a U.S. National Forest located on the Atlantic coast of North Carolina. ... Cullasaja Falls, Nantahala National Forest. ... The Pisgah National Forest covers 1,076,711 acres (4,357 km²) of mountainous terrain across western North Carolina. ... This article should appear in one or more categories. ...

Ohio

Official language(s) English de facto Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Greater Cleveland Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²)  - Width 220 miles (355 km)  - Length 220 miles (355 km)  - % water 8. ... The Wayne National Forest is located in southeastern Ohio, U.S.A., in the unglaciated Allegheny Plateau. ...

Oklahoma

Official language(s) None Capital Oklahoma City Largest city Oklahoma City Largest metro area Oklahoma City metro area Area  Ranked 20th  - Total 69,898 sq mi (181,196 km²)  - Width 230 miles (370 km)  - Length 298 miles (480 km)  - % water 1. ... The Ouachita National Forest is a National Forest that lies in the western portion of Arkansas and portions of eastern Oklahoma. ...

Oregon

Official language(s) (none)[1] Capital Salem Largest city Portland Area  Ranked 9th  - Total 98,466 sq mi (255,026 km²)  - Width 260 miles (420 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 2. ... The Deschutes National Forest is a United States National Forest located in Deschutes County, Oregon. ... The Fremont-Winema National Forests are two United States National Forests that were administratively combined in 2002. ... The Malheur National Forest contains 1. ... Old-growth Douglas Fir in the Mount Hood National Forest The Mount Hood National Forest is located 20 miles (32 km) east of the city of Portland, Oregon, and the northern Willamette River valley. ... The Ochoco National Forest is comprised of five ranger districts, which are: The Crooked River National Grasslands Prineville Ranger District Big Summit Ranger District Paulina Ranger District Snow Mountain Ranger District The Forest Headquarters are located in Prineville, Oregon. ... The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest is a United States National Forest located on both sides of the border between the states of Oregon and California. ... The Umatilla National Forest, in the Blue Mountains of northeast Oregon and southeast Washington, covers an area of 1. ... Umpqua National Forest, in southern Oregons Cascade mountains, covers an area of one-million acres, and borders Crater Lake National Park. ... The Wallow-Whitman National Forest is a United States National Forest located in U.S. state of Oregon. ... The Willamette National Forest is named after the Willamette River, which has its headwaters in the Forest. ...

Pennsylvania

Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area  Ranked 33rd  - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 km²)  - Width 280 miles (455 km)  - Length 160 miles (255 km)  - % water 2. ... The Allegheny National Forest is a National Forest located in northwestern Pennsylvania. ...

Puerto Rico

El Yunque National Forest, formerly known as the Caribbean National Forest, is located on the island of Puerto Rico. ...

South Carolina

Official language(s) English Capital Charleston(1670-1789) Columbia(1790-present) Largest city Columbia Largest metro area Columbia Area  Ranked 40th  - Total 34,726 sq mi (82,965 km²)  - Width 200 miles (320 km)  - Length 260 miles (420 km)  - % water 6  - Latitude 32° 2′ N to 35° 13′ N  - Longitude... The Francis Marion National Forrest is located North of Charleston, South Carolina. ... The Sumter National Forest is one of two forests in South Carolina that are managed together by the United States Forestry Service, the other being the Francis Marion National Forest. ...

South Dakota

Official language(s) English Capital Pierre Largest city Sioux Falls Area  Ranked 17th  - Total 77,116[1] sq mi (199,905 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 380 miles (610 km)  - % water 1. ... Black Hills National Forest is located in the western sections of the U.S. state of South Dakota. ...

Tennessee

Official language(s) English Capital Nashville Largest city Memphis Largest metro area Nashville Metropolitan Area Area  Ranked 36th  - Total 42,169 sq mi (109,247 km²)  - Width 120 miles (195 km)  - Length 440 miles (710 km)  - % water 2. ... Cherokee National Forest is a large National Forest operated by the U.S. Forest Service. ...

Texas

Official language(s) No official language See languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Largest metro area Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington Area  Ranked 2nd  - Total 261,797 sq mi (678,051 km²)  - Width 773 miles (1,244 km)  - Length 790 miles (1,270 km)  - % water 2. ... Angelina National Forest is a national forest located in Texas. ... Davy Crockett National Forest is off U.S. Highway 69 lying west of Lufkin, Texas and east of Crockett. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... The Sam Houston National Forest is off Interstate 45 and U.S. Highway 59 about forty miles north of Houston. ...

Utah

This article is about the U.S. state. ... Ashley National Forest is a national forest located in Utah. ... Dixie National Forest is a national forest in Utah with headquarters in Cedar City. ... Fishlake National Forest is located in south central Utah, it is named for the largest lake in the forest area and was founded in 1899. ... La Sal mountain range as seen from Arches National Park First snow in La Sal Forest The Manti-La Sal National Forest covers 1,413,111 acres (5,718 km²) and is located in the U.S. state of Utah. ... Uinta National Forest Uinta National Forest is a national forest located in Utah. ... Wasatch-Cache National Forest is a national forest located in Utah. ...

Vermont

This article is about the U.S. state. ... Green Mountain National Forest is a national forest located in Vermont. ...

Virginia

This article is about the U.S. state. ... The George Washington and Jefferson National Forests are U.S. National Forests that combine to form one of the largest areas of public land in the Eastern United States They cover 1. ... The George Washington and Jefferson National Forests are U.S. National Forests that combine to form one of the largest areas of public land in the Eastern United States They cover 1. ...

Washington

For the capital city of the United States, see Washington, D.C.. For other uses, see Washington (disambiguation). ... The Colville National Forest is a U.S. National Forest located in north eastern Washington state. ... Gifford Pinchot National Forest is a national forest located in southwestern Washington. ... The Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest in Washington State extends more than 140 miles along the western slopes of the Cascade Range from the Canadian border to the northern boundary of Mount Rainier National Park. ... The Okanogan National Forest is a national forest in the North-East corner of Washington. ... The Olympic National Forest is a national forest located in Washingtons Olympic Peninsula. ... The Umatilla National Forest, in the Blue Mountains of northeast Oregon and southeast Washington, covers an area of 1. ... Subalpine Larch fall foliage near Sprite Lake Wenatchee National Forest is a U.S. National Forest located in Washington. ...

West Virginia

Official language(s) English Capital Charleston Largest city Charleston Area  Ranked 41st  - Total 24,244 sq mi (62,809 km²)  - Width 130 miles (210 km)  - Length 240 miles (385 km)  - % water 0. ... The George Washington and Jefferson National Forests are U.S. National Forests that combine to form one of the largest areas of public land in the Eastern United States They cover 1. ... The Monogahela National Forest. ...

Wisconsin

Official language(s) None Capital Madison Largest city Milwaukee Area  Ranked 23rd  - Total 65,498 sq mi (169,790 km²)  - Width 260 miles (420 km)  - Length 310 miles (500 km)  - % water 17  - Latitude 42° 30′ N to 47° 05′ N  - Longitude 86° 46′ W to 92° 53′ W Population  Ranked... The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is a 1,519,800 acre (6,150 km²) National Forest in northeastern Wisconsin in the United States. ... The Nicolet National Forest is a National Forest in northeastern Wisconsin. ...

Wyoming

Official language(s) English Capital Cheyenne Largest city Cheyenne Area  Ranked 10th  - Total 97,818 sq mi (253,348 km²)  - Width 280 miles (450 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 0. ... Ashley National Forest is a national forest located in Utah. ... Bighorn National Forest is entirely in Wyoming, United States and consists of over 1. ... Bridger-Teton National Forest is located in western Wyoming, United States. ... Medicine Bow - Routt National Forest is the official title to a U.S. Forest Service managed area extending over 3 million acres (12,150 km²) in the states of Wyoming and Colorado, United States. ... Shoshone National Forest (pronounced sho-sho-nee [1]) is a national forest that spans nearly 2. ... Scott Mountain in the Caribou section of the forest Courtesy of Ralph Maughan Caribou-Targhee National Forest is located in the states of Idaho and Wyoming, with a small section in Utah in the United States. ...

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The Allegheny National Forest is a National Forest located in northwestern Pennsylvania. ... Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area  Ranked 33rd  - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 km²)  - Width 280 miles (455 km)  - Length 160 miles (255 km)  - % water 2. ... The San Gabriel Mountains, part of the Angeles National Forest. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... Angelina National Forest is a national forest located in Texas. ... Official language(s) No official language See languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Largest metro area Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington Area  Ranked 2nd  - Total 261,797 sq mi (678,051 km²)  - Width 773 miles (1,244 km)  - Length 790 miles (1,270 km)  - % water 2. ... At 2 million acres (8,000 km²), the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests runs along the Mogollon Rim (pronounced muggy-own rim) and the White Mountains in east_central Arizona and extending into New Mexico, USA. Both forests are managed as one unit by USDA Forest Service. ... Official language(s) English Spoken language(s) English 74. ... The Apalachicola National Forest is the largest U.S. National Forest in the state of Florida, with 564,961 acres of wilderness. ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Largest metro area Miami metropolitan area Area  Ranked 22nd  - Total 65,795[1] sq mi (170,304[1] km²)  - Width 361 miles (582 km)  - Length 447 miles (721 km)  - % water 17. ... The Arapaho National Forest is a U.S. National Forest located in the U.S. state of Colorado. ... Official language(s) English Capital Denver Largest city Denver Largest metro area Denver-Aurora Metro Area Area  Ranked 8th  - Total 104,185 sq mi (269,837 km²)  - Width 280 miles (451 km)  - Length 380 miles (612 km)  - % water 0. ... Ashley National Forest is a national forest located in Utah. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ...

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Lemhi Pass in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest The Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest is the largest of the National Forests in Montana, United States. ... Official language(s) English Capital Helena Largest city Billings Area  Ranked 4th  - Total 147,165 sq mi (381,156 km²)  - Width 255 miles (410 km)  - Length 630 miles (1,015 km)  - % water 1  - Latitude 44°26N to 49°N  - Longitude 104°2W to 116°2W Population  Ranked... Bienville National Forest is a U.S. National Forest in Mississippi. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... Bighorn National Forest is entirely in Wyoming, United States and consists of over 1. ... Official language(s) English Capital Cheyenne Largest city Cheyenne Area  Ranked 10th  - Total 97,818 sq mi (253,348 km²)  - Width 280 miles (450 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 0. ... Trapper Peak in Bitterroot National Forest Bitterroot National Forest comprises 1. ... Official language(s) English Capital Helena Largest city Billings Area  Ranked 4th  - Total 147,165 sq mi (381,156 km²)  - Width 255 miles (410 km)  - Length 630 miles (1,015 km)  - % water 1  - Latitude 44°26N to 49°N  - Longitude 104°2W to 116°2W Population  Ranked... Black Hills National Forest is located in the western sections of the U.S. state of South Dakota. ... Official language(s) English Capital Pierre Largest city Sioux Falls Area  Ranked 17th  - Total 77,116[1] sq mi (199,905 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 380 miles (610 km)  - % water 1. ... The Boise National Forest is a US national forest located north and east of the city of Boise, Idaho. ... Official language(s) English [1] Capital Boise Largest city Boise Largest metro area Boise metropolitan area Area  Ranked 14th  - Total 83,642 sq mi (216,632 km²)  - Width 305 miles (491 km)  - Length 479 miles (771 km)  - % water 0. ... Bridger-Teton National Forest is located in western Wyoming, United States. ... Official language(s) English Capital Cheyenne Largest city Cheyenne Area  Ranked 10th  - Total 97,818 sq mi (253,348 km²)  - Width 280 miles (450 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 0. ...

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Yunque waterfall The Caribbean National Forest located in the island of Puerto Rico, and commonly known as El Yunque (named after the Taino Indian spirit Yuquiyú, and meaning Forest of Clouds) is the only tropical forest in the United States National Forrest System. ... Caribou-Targhee National Forest is located in the states of Idaho and Wyoming, with a small section in Utah in the United States. ... Official language(s) English [1] Capital Boise Largest city Boise Largest metro area Boise metropolitan area Area  Ranked 14th  - Total 83,642 sq mi (216,632 km²)  - Width 305 miles (491 km)  - Length 479 miles (771 km)  - % water 0. ... Map of the Carson National Forest Carson National Forest is a national forest in Northern New Mexico, United States. ... Capital Santa Fe Largest city Albuquerque Area  Ranked 5th  - Total 121,665 sq mi (315,194 km²)  - Width 342 miles (550 km)  - Length 370 miles (595 km)  - % water 0. ... This national forest is located in Idaho. ... Official language(s) English [1] Capital Boise Largest city Boise Largest metro area Boise metropolitan area Area  Ranked 14th  - Total 83,642 sq mi (216,632 km²)  - Width 305 miles (491 km)  - Length 479 miles (771 km)  - % water 0. ... The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest in northern Georgia is actually two U.S. National Forests, Oconee National Forest and Chattahoochee National Forest, linked together. ... The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is a 1,519,800 acre (6,150 km²) National Forest in northeastern Wisconsin in the United States. ... Official language(s) None Capital Madison Largest city Milwaukee Area  Ranked 23rd  - Total 65,498 sq mi (169,790 km²)  - Width 260 miles (420 km)  - Length 310 miles (500 km)  - % water 17  - Latitude 42° 30′ N to 47° 05′ N  - Longitude 86° 46′ W to 92° 53′ W Population  Ranked... Cherokee National Forest is a large National Forest operated by the U.S. Forest Service. ... Official language(s) English Capital Nashville Largest city Memphis Largest metro area Nashville Metropolitan Area Area  Ranked 36th  - Total 42,169 sq mi (109,247 km²)  - Width 120 miles (195 km)  - Length 440 miles (710 km)  - % water 2. ... Chippewa National Forest is a National Forest located in northcentral Minnesota in the counties of Beltrami, Cass, and Itasca. ... Capital Saint Paul Largest city Minneapolis Area  Ranked 12th  - Total 87,014 sq mi (225,365 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 400 miles (645 km)  - % water 8. ... The Chugach National Forest is a 5. ... Official language(s) None[1] Spoken language(s) English 85. ... The Cibola National Forest stretches from western Oklahoma to western New Mexico. ... Capital Santa Fe Largest city Albuquerque Area  Ranked 5th  - Total 121,665 sq mi (315,194 km²)  - Width 342 miles (550 km)  - Length 370 miles (595 km)  - % water 0. ... The Clearwater National Forest is located in North Central Idaho in the northwestern United States. ... Official language(s) English [1] Capital Boise Largest city Boise Largest metro area Boise metropolitan area Area  Ranked 14th  - Total 83,642 sq mi (216,632 km²)  - Width 305 miles (491 km)  - Length 479 miles (771 km)  - % water 0. ... The Cleveland National Forest encompasses most of the Santa Ana Mountains of Southern California. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... The Coconino National Forest is a 1. ... Official language(s) English Spoken language(s) English 74. ... The Coeur dAlene is a U.S. National Forest located in the Idaho panhandle and is one of three forests that are aggregated into the Idaho Panhandle National Forest (the other two are the Kaniksu and St. ... Official language(s) English [1] Capital Boise Largest city Boise Largest metro area Boise metropolitan area Area  Ranked 14th  - Total 83,642 sq mi (216,632 km²)  - Width 305 miles (491 km)  - Length 479 miles (771 km)  - % water 0. ... The Colville National Forest is a U.S. National Forest located in north eastern Washington state. ... For the capital city of the United States, see Washington, D.C.. For other uses, see Washington (disambiguation). ... The Conecuh National Forest in southern Alabama covers 83,000 acres (340 km²), along the Alabama - Florida line in Covington and Escambia counties. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ... The Coronado National Forest includes an area of about 1. ... Official language(s) English Spoken language(s) English 74. ... The Croatan National Forest is a U.S. National Forest located on the Atlantic coast of North Carolina. ... Official language(s) English Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Largest metro area Charlotte metro area Area  Ranked 28th  - Total 53,865 sq mi (139,509 km²)  - Width 150 miles (240 km)  - Length 560[1] miles (901 km)  - % water 9. ... Custer National Forest is located primarily in the U.S. state of Montana but also has separate sections in South Dakota. ... Official language(s) English Capital Helena Largest city Billings Area  Ranked 4th  - Total 147,165 sq mi (381,156 km²)  - Width 255 miles (410 km)  - Length 630 miles (1,015 km)  - % water 1  - Latitude 44°26N to 49°N  - Longitude 104°2W to 116°2W Population  Ranked...

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The Daniel Boone National Forest is the only national forest completely within the boundary of Kentucky. ... Official language(s) English[1] Capital Frankfort Largest city Louisville Area  Ranked 37th  - Total 40,444 sq mi (104,749 km²)  - Width 140 miles (225 km)  - Length 379 miles (610 km)  - % water 1. ... Davy Crockett National Forest is off U.S. Highway 69 lying west of Lufkin, Texas and east of Crockett. ... Official language(s) No official language See languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Largest metro area Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington Area  Ranked 2nd  - Total 261,797 sq mi (678,051 km²)  - Width 773 miles (1,244 km)  - Length 790 miles (1,270 km)  - % water 2. ... Lemhi Pass in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest The Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest is the largest of the National Forests in Montana, United States. ... Official language(s) English Capital Helena Largest city Billings Area  Ranked 4th  - Total 147,165 sq mi (381,156 km²)  - Width 255 miles (410 km)  - Length 630 miles (1,015 km)  - % water 1  - Latitude 44°26N to 49°N  - Longitude 104°2W to 116°2W Population  Ranked... Delta National Forest is a U.S. National Forest in Mississippi. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... The Deschutes National Forest is a United States National Forest located in Deschutes County, Oregon. ... Official language(s) (none)[1] Capital Salem Largest city Portland Area  Ranked 9th  - Total 98,466 sq mi (255,026 km²)  - Width 260 miles (420 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 2. ... De Soto National Forest is 378,538 acres of pine forests in southern Mississippi. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... Dixie National Forest is a national forest in Utah with headquarters in Cedar City. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ...

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Map of Eldorado National Forest Eldorado National Forest is a U.S. National Forest located in the central Sierra Nevada Mountains in California. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ...

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Map of the Finger Lakes National Forest. ... This article is about the state. ... Fishlake National Forest is located in south central Utah, it is named for the largest lake in the forest area and was founded in 1899. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... The Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex makes up a large fraction of the Flathead National Forest. ... Official language(s) English Capital Helena Largest city Billings Area  Ranked 4th  - Total 147,165 sq mi (381,156 km²)  - Width 255 miles (410 km)  - Length 630 miles (1,015 km)  - % water 1  - Latitude 44°26N to 49°N  - Longitude 104°2W to 116°2W Population  Ranked... The Francis Marion National Forrest is located North of Charleston, South Carolina. ... Official language(s) English Capital Charleston(1670-1789) Columbia(1790-present) Largest city Columbia Largest metro area Columbia Area  Ranked 40th  - Total 34,726 sq mi (82,965 km²)  - Width 200 miles (320 km)  - Length 260 miles (420 km)  - % water 6  - Latitude 32° 2′ N to 35° 13′ N  - Longitude... The Fremont-Winema National Forests, administratively combined in 2002, cover territory in Southern Oregon from the crest of the Cascades on the west past Lakeview in the east. ... Official language(s) (none)[1] Capital Salem Largest city Portland Area  Ranked 9th  - Total 98,466 sq mi (255,026 km²)  - Width 260 miles (420 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 2. ...

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Founded in 1899, Gallatin National Forest is located in south central Montana, United States. ... Official language(s) English Capital Helena Largest city Billings Area  Ranked 4th  - Total 147,165 sq mi (381,156 km²)  - Width 255 miles (410 km)  - Length 630 miles (1,015 km)  - % water 1  - Latitude 44°26N to 49°N  - Longitude 104°2W to 116°2W Population  Ranked... The George Washington and Jefferson National Forests are U.S. National Forests that combine to form one of the largest areas of public land in the Eastern United States They cover 1. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... Gifford Pinchot National Forest is a national forest located in southwestern Washington. ... For the capital city of the United States, see Washington, D.C.. For other uses, see Washington (disambiguation). ... The Gila National Forest is a protected national forest in New Mexico in the southwestern United States established in 1905. ... Capital Santa Fe Largest city Albuquerque Area  Ranked 5th  - Total 121,665 sq mi (315,194 km²)  - Width 342 miles (550 km)  - Length 370 miles (595 km)  - % water 0. ... The Grand Mesa National Forest is a U.S. National Forest in Delta and Mesa Counties in Western Colorado. ... Official language(s) English Capital Denver Largest city Denver Largest metro area Denver-Aurora Metro Area Area  Ranked 8th  - Total 104,185 sq mi (269,837 km²)  - Width 280 miles (451 km)  - Length 380 miles (612 km)  - % water 0. ... Green Mountain National Forest is a national forest located in Vermont. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... The Gunnison National Forest is a U.S. National Forest covering over 1,700,000 acres (6900 km²) in Mesa, Gunnison, Hinsdale and Saguache Counties in Western part of the U.S. state of Colorado. ... Official language(s) English Capital Denver Largest city Denver Largest metro area Denver-Aurora Metro Area Area  Ranked 8th  - Total 104,185 sq mi (269,837 km²)  - Width 280 miles (451 km)  - Length 380 miles (612 km)  - % water 0. ...

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Helena National Forest is located in western Montana, United States. ... Official language(s) English Capital Helena Largest city Billings Area  Ranked 4th  - Total 147,165 sq mi (381,156 km²)  - Width 255 miles (410 km)  - Length 630 miles (1,015 km)  - % water 1  - Latitude 44°26N to 49°N  - Longitude 104°2W to 116°2W Population  Ranked... Road sign of the Hiawatha National Forest in Alger County Hiawatha National Forest is a National Forest in the Upper Peninsula of the state of Michigan in the United States. ... Official language(s) None (English, de-facto) Capital Lansing Largest city Detroit Largest metro area Metro Detroit Area  Ranked 11th  - Total 97,990 sq mi (253,793 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 491 miles (790 km)  - % water 41. ... Before the Holly Springs National Forest was formed in Northern Mississippi, much of the land was abandoned farmland with rapidly eroding soils. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... Homochitto National Forest is a U.S. National Forest in Mississippi. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... The Hoosier National Forest, in the hills of south central Indiana, provides a wide mix of opportunities and resources for people to enjoy. ... Official language(s) English Capital Indianapolis Largest city Indianapolis Area  Ranked 38th  - Total 36,418 sq mi (94,321 km²)  - Width 140 miles (225 km)  - Length 270 miles (435 km)  - % water 1. ... The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest (HTNF) is the only U.S. National Forest located in the U.S. state of Nevada. ... This article is about the U.S. State of Nevada. ... Huron-Manistee National Forests Proximity Map The Huron-Manistee National Forests are actually two forests combined in 1945 for administration purposes and comprise almost 1,000,000 acres (4,000 km²) of public lands, including 5,786 acres (23 km²) of wetlands, extending across the northern lower peninsula of Michigan. ... Official language(s) None (English, de-facto) Capital Lansing Largest city Detroit Largest metro area Metro Detroit Area  Ranked 11th  - Total 97,990 sq mi (253,793 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 491 miles (790 km)  - % water 41. ...

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Inyo National Forest is a federally protected forest. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ...

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The George Washington and Jefferson National Forests are U.S. National Forests that combine to form one of the largest areas of public land in the Eastern United States They cover 1. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ...

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At 1. ... Official language(s) English Spoken language(s) English 74. ... The Kaniksu National Forest is a U.S. National Forest located in the Idaho panhandle and is one of three forests that are aggregated into the Idaho Panhandle National Forest (the other two are the Coeur dAlene and St. ... Official language(s) English [1] Capital Boise Largest city Boise Largest metro area Boise metropolitan area Area  Ranked 14th  - Total 83,642 sq mi (216,632 km²)  - Width 305 miles (491 km)  - Length 479 miles (771 km)  - % water 0. ... Kisatchie National Forest is located in the piney hills and hardwood bottoms of seven central and northern Louisiana parishes. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ... Klamath National Forest is a national forest located in northern California, USA, and is known for the large number of redwood trees it contains. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... Scotchmans Peak in the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness Kootenai National Forest is located in the far northwestern section of Montana and the northeasternmost lands in the Idaho panhandle, United States along the Canadian border. ... Official language(s) English Capital Helena Largest city Billings Area  Ranked 4th  - Total 147,165 sq mi (381,156 km²)  - Width 255 miles (410 km)  - Length 630 miles (1,015 km)  - % water 1  - Latitude 44°26N to 49°N  - Longitude 104°2W to 116°2W Population  Ranked...

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Lassen National Forest is a national forest located in northern California. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... View from Rocky Mountain Peak Lewis and Clark National Forest by Josh Whitmore Lewis and Clark National Forest is located in north central Montana, United States. ... Official language(s) English Capital Helena Largest city Billings Area  Ranked 4th  - Total 147,165 sq mi (381,156 km²)  - Width 255 miles (410 km)  - Length 630 miles (1,015 km)  - % water 1  - Latitude 44°26N to 49°N  - Longitude 104°2W to 116°2W Population  Ranked... The Lincoln National Forest is a protected national forest in the State of New Mexico in the southwestern United States. ... Capital Santa Fe Largest city Albuquerque Area  Ranked 5th  - Total 121,665 sq mi (315,194 km²)  - Width 342 miles (550 km)  - Length 370 miles (595 km)  - % water 0. ... Rainy Lake in Lolo National Forest Lolo National Forest is located in western Montana, United States with the western boundary being the state of Idaho. ... Official language(s) English Capital Helena Largest city Billings Area  Ranked 4th  - Total 147,165 sq mi (381,156 km²)  - Width 255 miles (410 km)  - Length 630 miles (1,015 km)  - % water 1  - Latitude 44°26N to 49°N  - Longitude 104°2W to 116°2W Population  Ranked... View into the Los Padres backcountry, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties, California: everything in this picture is within the Los Padres National Forest Los Padres National Forest is a forest located in southern and central California, which includes most of the mountainous land along the California coast from Ventura to... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ...

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The Malheur National Forest contains 1. ... Official language(s) (none)[1] Capital Salem Largest city Portland Area  Ranked 9th  - Total 98,466 sq mi (255,026 km²)  - Width 260 miles (420 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 2. ... La Sal mountain range as seen from Arches National Park First snow in La Sal Forest The Manti La Sal National Forest is a mountain range near Moab, UT, belonging to the Wasatch Range. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... Mark Twain National Forest (MTNF) is a national forest located in the southern half of Missouri. ... Official language(s) English Capital Jefferson City Largest city Kansas City Largest metro area St Louis[1] Area  Ranked 21st  - Total 69,709 sq mi (180,693 km²)  - Width 240 miles (385 km)  - Length 300 miles (480 km)  - % water 1. ... Medicine Bow - Routt National Forest is the official title to a U.S. Forest Service managed area extending over 3 million acres (12,000 km²) in the states of Wyoming and Colorado, United States. ... Official language(s) English Capital Cheyenne Largest city Cheyenne Area  Ranked 10th  - Total 97,818 sq mi (253,348 km²)  - Width 280 miles (450 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 0. ... The Mendocino National Forest straddles the eastern spur of the Coastal Mountain Range in northwestern California, just a three hour drive north of San Francisco and Sacramento. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... Modoc National Forest is a national forest located in northern California, USA. External links Modoc National Forest official website Don Bains VirtualGuidebooks to Mount Lassen and the Modoc Plateau Category: California geography stubs ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... The Monogahela National Forest. ... Official language(s) English Capital Charleston Largest city Charleston Area  Ranked 41st  - Total 24,244 sq mi (62,809 km²)  - Width 130 miles (210 km)  - Length 240 miles (385 km)  - % water 0. ... The Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest in Washington State extends more than 140 miles along the western slopes of the Cascade Range from the Canadian border to the northern boundary of Mount Rainier National Park. ... For the capital city of the United States, see Washington, D.C.. For other uses, see Washington (disambiguation). ... Old-growth Douglas Fir in the Mount Hood National Forest The Mount Hood National Forest is located 20 miles (32 km) east of the city of Portland, Oregon, and the northern Willamette River valley. ... Official language(s) (none)[1] Capital Salem Largest city Portland Area  Ranked 9th  - Total 98,466 sq mi (255,026 km²)  - Width 260 miles (420 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 2. ...

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Cullasaja Falls, Nantahala National Forest. ... Official language(s) English Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Largest metro area Charlotte metro area Area  Ranked 28th  - Total 53,865 sq mi (139,509 km²)  - Width 150 miles (240 km)  - Length 560[1] miles (901 km)  - % water 9. ... The Nebraska National Forest is a U.S. National Forest located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. ... Official language(s) English Capital Lincoln Largest city Omaha Largest metro area Omaha Area  Ranked 16th  - Total 77,421 sq mi (200,520 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 430 miles (690 km)  - % water 0. ... The Nez Perce National Forest is located in North Central Idaho in the northwestern United States. ... Official language(s) English [1] Capital Boise Largest city Boise Largest metro area Boise metropolitan area Area  Ranked 14th  - Total 83,642 sq mi (216,632 km²)  - Width 305 miles (491 km)  - Length 479 miles (771 km)  - % water 0. ... The Nicolet National Forest is a National Forest in northeastern Wisconsin. ... Official language(s) None Capital Madison Largest city Milwaukee Area  Ranked 23rd  - Total 65,498 sq mi (169,790 km²)  - Width 260 miles (420 km)  - Length 310 miles (500 km)  - % water 17  - Latitude 42° 30′ N to 47° 05′ N  - Longitude 86° 46′ W to 92° 53′ W Population  Ranked...

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The Ocala National Forest is the second largest National Forest in Florida and is the closest to a major city. ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Largest metro area Miami metropolitan area Area  Ranked 22nd  - Total 65,795[1] sq mi (170,304[1] km²)  - Width 361 miles (582 km)  - Length 447 miles (721 km)  - % water 17. ... The Ochoco National Forest is comprised of five ranger districts, which are: The Crooked River National Grasslands Prineville Ranger District Big Summit Ranger District Paulina Ranger District Snow Mountain Ranger District The Forest Headquarters are located in Prineville, Oregon. ... Official language(s) (none)[1] Capital Salem Largest city Portland Area  Ranked 9th  - Total 98,466 sq mi (255,026 km²)  - Width 260 miles (420 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 2. ... The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest in northern Georgia is actually two U.S. National Forests, Oconee National Forest and Chattahoochee National Forest, linked together. ... The Okanogan National Forest is a national forest in the North-East corner of Washington. ... For the capital city of the United States, see Washington, D.C.. For other uses, see Washington (disambiguation). ... The Olympic National Forest is a national forest located in Washingtons Olympic Peninsula. ... For the capital city of the United States, see Washington, D.C.. For other uses, see Washington (disambiguation). ... Osceola National Forest is a U.S. National Forest located in Florida. ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Largest metro area Miami metropolitan area Area  Ranked 22nd  - Total 65,795[1] sq mi (170,304[1] km²)  - Width 361 miles (582 km)  - Length 447 miles (721 km)  - % water 17. ... The Ottawa National Forest is a 1. ... Official language(s) None (English, de-facto) Capital Lansing Largest city Detroit Largest metro area Metro Detroit Area  Ranked 11th  - Total 97,990 sq mi (253,793 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 491 miles (790 km)  - % water 41. ... The Ouachita National Forest is a National Forest that lies in the western portion of Arkansas and portions of eastern Oklahoma. ... Official language(s) English Capital Little Rock Largest city Little Rock Largest metro area Little Rock Metropolitan Area Area  Ranked 29th  - Total 53,179 sq mi (137,002 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 261 miles (420 km)  - % water 2. ... Official language(s) None Capital Oklahoma City Largest city Oklahoma City Largest metro area Oklahoma City metro area Area  Ranked 20th  - Total 69,898 sq mi (181,196 km²)  - Width 230 miles (370 km)  - Length 298 miles (480 km)  - % water 1. ... Official language(s) English Capital Little Rock Largest city Little Rock Largest metro area Little Rock Metropolitan Area Area  Ranked 29th  - Total 53,179 sq mi (137,002 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 261 miles (420 km)  - % water 2. ...

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The Payette National Forest, a U.S. National Forest located in North Central Idaho, consists of approximately 2. ... Official language(s) English [1] Capital Boise Largest city Boise Largest metro area Boise metropolitan area Area  Ranked 14th  - Total 83,642 sq mi (216,632 km²)  - Width 305 miles (491 km)  - Length 479 miles (771 km)  - % water 0. ... The Pike National Forest is located in the Front Range of Colorado, west of Colorado Springs and including Pikes Peak. ... Official language(s) English Capital Denver Largest city Denver Largest metro area Denver-Aurora Metro Area Area  Ranked 8th  - Total 104,185 sq mi (269,837 km²)  - Width 280 miles (451 km)  - Length 380 miles (612 km)  - % water 0. ... The Pisgah National Forest covers 1,076,711 acres (4,357 km²) of mountainous terrain across western North Carolina. ... Official language(s) English Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Largest metro area Charlotte metro area Area  Ranked 28th  - Total 53,865 sq mi (139,509 km²)  - Width 150 miles (240 km)  - Length 560[1] miles (901 km)  - % water 9. ... Plumas National Forest is a U.S. National Forest located in northern California. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... The Prescott National Forest is a 1. ... Official language(s) English Spoken language(s) English 74. ...

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Rio Grande National Forest is a 1. ... Official language(s) English Capital Denver Largest city Denver Largest metro area Denver-Aurora Metro Area Area  Ranked 8th  - Total 104,185 sq mi (269,837 km²)  - Width 280 miles (451 km)  - Length 380 miles (612 km)  - % water 0. ... The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest is a United States National Forest located on both sides of the border between the states of Oregon and California. ... Official language(s) (none)[1] Capital Salem Largest city Portland Area  Ranked 9th  - Total 98,466 sq mi (255,026 km²)  - Width 260 miles (420 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 2. ... Colorado with Roosevelt National Forest in red The Roosevelt National Forest is a U.S. National Forest located in north central Colorado. ... Official language(s) English Capital Denver Largest city Denver Largest metro area Denver-Aurora Metro Area Area  Ranked 8th  - Total 104,185 sq mi (269,837 km²)  - Width 280 miles (451 km)  - Length 380 miles (612 km)  - % water 0. ... Routt National Forest is a National Forest located in northwest Colorado. ... Official language(s) English Capital Denver Largest city Denver Largest metro area Denver-Aurora Metro Area Area  Ranked 8th  - Total 104,185 sq mi (269,837 km²)  - Width 280 miles (451 km)  - Length 380 miles (612 km)  - % water 0. ...

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Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Official language(s) No official language See languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Largest metro area Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington Area  Ranked 2nd  - Total 261,797 sq mi (678,051 km²)  - Width 773 miles (1,244 km)  - Length 790 miles (1,270 km)  - % water 2. ... Salmon-Challis National Forest is located in east central sections of the U.S. state of Idaho. ... Official language(s) English [1] Capital Boise Largest city Boise Largest metro area Boise metropolitan area Area  Ranked 14th  - Total 83,642 sq mi (216,632 km²)  - Width 305 miles (491 km)  - Length 479 miles (771 km)  - % water 0. ... The Sam Houston National Forest is off Interstate 45 and U.S. Highway 59 about forty miles north of Houston. ... Official language(s) No official language See languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Largest metro area Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington Area  Ranked 2nd  - Total 261,797 sq mi (678,051 km²)  - Width 773 miles (1,244 km)  - Length 790 miles (1,270 km)  - % water 2. ... The Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest is located in the north-central Sandhills region of the U.S. state of Nebraska. ... Official language(s) English Capital Lincoln Largest city Omaha Largest metro area Omaha Area  Ranked 16th  - Total 77,421 sq mi (200,520 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 430 miles (690 km)  - % water 0. ... San Bernardino National Forest has two main divisions which are the San Bernardino Mountains on the easternmost of the Transverse Range, and the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa Mountains on the northernmost of the Peninsular Range. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... San Isabel National Forest is located in central Colorado. ... Official language(s) English Capital Denver Largest city Denver Largest metro area Denver-Aurora Metro Area Area  Ranked 8th  - Total 104,185 sq mi (269,837 km²)  - Width 280 miles (451 km)  - Length 380 miles (612 km)  - % water 0. ... The San Juan National Forest is a U.S. National Forest covering over 1,800,000 acres (7,200 km²) in Archuleta, Conjeos, Dolores, Hinsdale, La Plata, Mineral, Montezuma, Rio Grande, San Miguel and San Juan Counties in Western Colorado. ... Official language(s) English Capital Denver Largest city Denver Largest metro area Denver-Aurora Metro Area Area  Ranked 8th  - Total 104,185 sq mi (269,837 km²)  - Width 280 miles (451 km)  - Length 380 miles (612 km)  - % water 0. ... A map of the Santa Fe National Forest showing the widely separated Ranger Districts. ... Capital Santa Fe Largest city Albuquerque Area  Ranked 5th  - Total 121,665 sq mi (315,194 km²)  - Width 342 miles (550 km)  - Length 370 miles (595 km)  - % water 0. ... Sawtooth National Forest is located in the U.S. states of Idaho and Utah. ... Official language(s) English [1] Capital Boise Largest city Boise Largest metro area Boise metropolitan area Area  Ranked 14th  - Total 83,642 sq mi (216,632 km²)  - Width 305 miles (491 km)  - Length 479 miles (771 km)  - % water 0. ... Sequoia National Park is a national park in the southern Sierra Nevada, east of Fresno, California. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... Shasta-Trinity National Forest is a nationally protected forest in northern California, USA. Categories: California-related stubs ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... The Shawnee National Forest, located in the Ozark and Shawnee hills of Southern Illinois, consists of approximately 270,000 acres of federally managed lands. ... Official language(s) English[1] Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Largest metro area Chicago Metropolitan Area Area  Ranked 25th  - Total 57,918 sq mi (149,998 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 390 miles (629 km)  - % water 4. ... Shoshone National Forest (pronounced sho-sho-nee [1]) is a national forest that spans nearly 2. ... Official language(s) English Capital Cheyenne Largest city Cheyenne Area  Ranked 10th  - Total 97,818 sq mi (253,348 km²)  - Width 280 miles (450 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 0. ... Sierra National Forest is a U.S. National Forest located on the western slope of central Sierra Nevada in California. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest is a United States National Forest located on both sides of the border between the states of Oregon and California. ... Official language(s) (none)[1] Capital Salem Largest city Portland Area  Ranked 9th  - Total 98,466 sq mi (255,026 km²)  - Width 260 miles (420 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 2. ... Official language(s) (none)[1] Capital Salem Largest city Portland Area  Ranked 9th  - Total 98,466 sq mi (255,026 km²)  - Width 260 miles (420 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 2. ... Six Rivers National Forest is a U.S. National Forest located in the northwestern corner of California. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... The St. ... Official language(s) English Capital Little Rock Largest city Little Rock Largest metro area Little Rock Metropolitan Area Area  Ranked 29th  - Total 53,179 sq mi (137,002 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 261 miles (420 km)  - % water 2. ... The St. ... Official language(s) English [1] Capital Boise Largest city Boise Largest metro area Boise metropolitan area Area  Ranked 14th  - Total 83,642 sq mi (216,632 km²)  - Width 305 miles (491 km)  - Length 479 miles (771 km)  - % water 0. ... Stanislaus National Forest contains 898,099 acres (3,634 km²) in four counties in Northern California. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... The Sumter National Forest is one of two forests in South Carolina that are managed together by the United States Forestry Service, the other being the Francis Marion National Forest. ... Official language(s) English Capital Charleston(1670-1789) Columbia(1790-present) Largest city Columbia Largest metro area Columbia Area  Ranked 40th  - Total 34,726 sq mi (82,965 km²)  - Width 200 miles (320 km)  - Length 260 miles (420 km)  - % water 6  - Latitude 32° 2′ N to 35° 13′ N  - Longitude... Superior National Forest is a National_Forest located in Northeastern Minnesota between the U.S.-Canadian Border and Lake Superior. ... Capital Saint Paul Largest city Minneapolis Area  Ranked 12th  - Total 87,014 sq mi (225,365 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 400 miles (645 km)  - % water 8. ...

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Tahoe National Forest is a is a U.S. National Forest located in California around Lake Tahoe. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... Central Alabamas Talladega National Forest covers 375,000 acres (1,520 km²) at the southern edge of the Appalachians. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ... Caribou-Targhee National Forest is located in the states of Idaho and Wyoming, with a small section in Utah in the United States. ... Official language(s) English [1] Capital Boise Largest city Boise Largest metro area Boise metropolitan area Area  Ranked 14th  - Total 83,642 sq mi (216,632 km²)  - Width 305 miles (491 km)  - Length 479 miles (771 km)  - % water 0. ... Official language(s) English Capital Cheyenne Largest city Cheyenne Area  Ranked 10th  - Total 97,818 sq mi (253,348 km²)  - Width 280 miles (450 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 0. ... Tombigee National Forest is a U.S. National Forest in Mississippi. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... At 17 million acres (69,000 km²), the Tongass National Forest in southeastern Alaska is the largest national forest in the United States. ... Official language(s) None[1] Spoken language(s) English 85. ... At 2,969,602 acres (12,018 km²), Tonto National Forest is the largest of the six national forests in Arizona, and has interesting, diverse scenery, with elevation ranging from 1,400 feet (427 m) in the Sonoran Desert to pine-forested mountains on the Mogollon Rim (pronounced muggy-own... Official language(s) English Spoken language(s) English 74. ... Tuskegee National Forest covers 11,000 acres (45 km²) and lies in the east central part of the state west of Auburn in Macon County, Alabama. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ...

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Uinta National Forest Uinta National Forest is a national forest located in Utah. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... The Umatilla National Forest, in the Blue Mountains of northeast Oregon and southeast Washington, covers an area of 1. ... Official language(s) (none)[1] Capital Salem Largest city Portland Area  Ranked 9th  - Total 98,466 sq mi (255,026 km²)  - Width 260 miles (420 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 2. ... For the capital city of the United States, see Washington, D.C.. For other uses, see Washington (disambiguation). ... Umpqua National Forest, in southern Oregons Cascade mountains, covers an area of one-million acres, and borders Crater Lake National Park. ... Official language(s) (none)[1] Capital Salem Largest city Portland Area  Ranked 9th  - Total 98,466 sq mi (255,026 km²)  - Width 260 miles (420 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 2. ... Colorado with Uncompahgre National Forest in red Uncompahgre National Forest is a U.S. National Forest covering over 1,000,000 acres (4,000 km²) in Gunnison, Hinsdale, Mesa, Montrose, Ouray and San Miguel Counties in Western Colorado. ... Official language(s) English Capital Denver Largest city Denver Largest metro area Denver-Aurora Metro Area Area  Ranked 8th  - Total 104,185 sq mi (269,837 km²)  - Width 280 miles (451 km)  - Length 380 miles (612 km)  - % water 0. ... This article should appear in one or more categories. ... Official language(s) English Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Largest metro area Charlotte metro area Area  Ranked 28th  - Total 53,865 sq mi (139,509 km²)  - Width 150 miles (240 km)  - Length 560[1] miles (901 km)  - % water 9. ...

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The Wallow-Whitman National Forest is a United States National Forest located in U.S. state of Oregon. ... Official language(s) (none)[1] Capital Salem Largest city Portland Area  Ranked 9th  - Total 98,466 sq mi (255,026 km²)  - Width 260 miles (420 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 2. ... Wasatch-Cache National Forest is a national forest located in Utah. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... The Wayne National Forest is located in southeastern Ohio, U.S.A., in the unglaciated Allegheny Plateau. ... Official language(s) English de facto Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Greater Cleveland Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²)  - Width 220 miles (355 km)  - Length 220 miles (355 km)  - % water 8. ... Subalpine Larch fall foliage near Sprite Lake Wenatchee National Forest is a U.S. National Forest located in Washington. ... For the capital city of the United States, see Washington, D.C.. For other uses, see Washington (disambiguation). ... Map of White Mountains National Forest. ... Official language(s) None (English and French de facto) Capital Augusta Largest city Portland Area  Ranked 39th  - Total 33,414 sq mi (86,542 km²)  - Width 210 miles (338 km)  - Length 320 miles (515 km)  - % water 13. ... Official language(s) English Capital Concord Largest city Manchester Area  Ranked 46th  - Total 9,350 sq mi (24,217 km²)  - Width 68 miles (110 km)  - Length 190 miles (305 km)  - % water 4. ... White River National Forest is a National Forest in northwest Colorado. ... Official language(s) English Capital Denver Largest city Denver Largest metro area Denver-Aurora Metro Area Area  Ranked 8th  - Total 104,185 sq mi (269,837 km²)  - Width 280 miles (451 km)  - Length 380 miles (612 km)  - % water 0. ... The Willamette National Forest is named after the Willamette River, which has its headwaters in the Forest. ... Official language(s) (none)[1] Capital Salem Largest city Portland Area  Ranked 9th  - Total 98,466 sq mi (255,026 km²)  - Width 260 miles (420 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 2. ... The William B. Bankhead National Forest is Alabamas largest national forest, with some 180,000 acres (728 km²), and is home of Alabamas only National Wild and Scenic River, the Sipsey Fork. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ... The Fremont-Winema National Forests are two United States National Forests that were administratively combined in 2002. ... Official language(s) (none)[1] Capital Salem Largest city Portland Area  Ranked 9th  - Total 98,466 sq mi (255,026 km²)  - Width 260 miles (420 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 2. ...

See also

U.S. National Grasslands are protected areas of the United States. ... This is a list of links to state forests in the United States. ...

External links

  • USDA Forest Service


 

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