Every Kid Outdoors: Kid-Friendly Locations

Kid-friendly locations on the National Forests in California.

The Forest Service encourages all 4th graders to get an Every Kid Outdoors Pass! The pass is used to access federal forests, parks, and trails that charge a fee for free! Print a pass voucher online at Every Kid Outdoors and display the voucher on the vehicle’s dashboard.

The Forest Service wants to see #everykidoutdoors! That’s why every 4th Grader is free—and bring a car full of family and friends for free!

 
 

  • Angeles

    Cooper Canyon Falls flow down a steep drop off surrounded by trees on the Angeles National Forest.

    Park your vehicle at the Buckhorn Day Use Area. Then hike along the Burkhart trail and explore Buckhorn and Cooper Falls!

    Burkhart Trail

  • Cleveland

    View from the Sunset Trail shows valleys, fog, trees and mountains.

    The Sunset trail takes hikers through dense forest, vast meadows, grazing cattle, and viewpoints of the Pacific Ocean!

    Sunset Trail

  • Eldorado

    Wrights Lake is surrounded by forest and granite mountains.

    Wrights Lake Campground is situated in a beautiful forested area close to the lake shore and is well-known for its hiking, wildflowers and birding!

    Wrights Lake Campground

  • Inyo

    Ancient Bristlecone Pine Tree.

    Visiting the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest is an enjoyable way to spend a day learning about the oldest trees in the world!

    Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest

  • Klamath

    Butte Valley National Grassland

    Butte Valley National Grassland is the only National Grassland in CA and lies in a scenic basin within the southern Cascade Range.

    Butte Valley National Grassland

  • Lake Tahoe Basin

    Parking at Eagle Falls trailhead.

    The Eagle Falls Trail is the ultimate experience offering views of the iconic Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe, Eagle Falls, and Eagle Lake.

    Eagle Falls

  • Lassen

    Subway Cave is a large lava tube cave you can walk through on the Lassen National Forest.

    Subway Cave is a fun place to explore - don't forget your flashlights!

    Subway Cave

  • Los Padres

    Piedra Blanca is an area of white sandstone formations on the Los Padres National Forest.

    The Piedra Blanca Trail offers outstanding rock formations that will amaze the entire family! Come out and explore!

    Piedra Blanca

  • Mendocino

    A young boy bicycles under a huge oak tree on a paved pathway.

    The Sacramento River bisects riparian forest,  grasslands and wetlands providing diverse nature viewing experiences!

    Red Bluff Rec Area

  • Modoc

    Stough Reservoir is a peaceful lake surrounded by rock formations and forest.

    Stough Reservoir is Number 4 on the Basin & Range Birding Trail. Be sure to bring you camera and binoculars!

    Stough Reservoir

  • Plumas

    Stough Reservoir is a peaceful lake surrounded by rock formations and forest.

    The Frazier Falls Trail takes hikers to an exciting view point where they can watch water plummet over 200 feet!

    Frazier Falls

  • San Bernardino

    Peaceful Lake Fulmor is surrounded by tall trees.

    The Lake Fulmor Trail offers hikers spectacular wildlife viewings and terrific fishing opportunities!

    Lake Fulmor

  • Sequoia

    Giant sequoias tower over the Trail of 100 Giants.

    Come out and explore Trail of 100 Giants and be amazed by some of the largest trees on the planet!

    Trail of 100 Giants

  • Shasta-Trinity

    Bailey Cove trail is near large Shasta Lake.

    Come hike Bailey Cove Loop Trail and check out California's largest manmade lake (reservoir) that supplies water to the state.

    Bailey Cove

  • Sierra

    Frazier Falls tumbles down steep granite rocks.

    Take the Rancheria Falls National Recreation Trail and hike to the falls! There are plenty of rocks for the whole family to sit, have a snack and enjoy.

    Rancheria Falls

  • Six Rivers

    Pitcher plants growing thickly on the ground.

    Take a short walk to a bog where carnivorous California Pitcher Plants (Darlingtonia californica) grow!

    Darlingtonia Interpretive Trail

  • Stanislaus

    Pinecrest Lake is surrounded by granite peaks and thick forests.

    Pinecrest Lake is a beautiful place for families who like to camp, picnic, hike, fish, swim and boat!

    Pinecrest Lake

  • Tahoe

    Sand Pond is surrounded by granite peaks and thick forests.

    Sand Pond is a peaceful place to picnic, fish, swim, hike or just relax and watch for wildlife

    Sand Pond