The National Park System consists of nearly 300 areas and embraces National Park System Areas Shown In Red about 30 million acres. The National Park Service was established in National Forest Service Areas Shown In Green 1916 "to promote and regulate the use of ... national parks, monuments and reservations" and "to conserve the scenery and the natural and Abraham historic objects and the wildlife therein." •Lincoln Birthplace In these 1 O States of the Southeast, there are more than 50 Park System Mammoth • Kentucky / sites-magnificent scenic areas with mountains, forests, rivers, and Cave / seashores, as well as historical areas associated with the Revolution, 0 the Civil War, and the lives of celebrated Americans. Many areas offer ® one or more of a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, Big South Fork River Cumberland •Fort •Pea Buffalo. Gap • lue Guilford @ picnicking, camping, boating, swimming, freshwater and saltwater fish­ p Ridge River Donelson Obed Ri vere Andrew Ridge Courthouse Parkway Q Wright Brothers ing, and hunting. a • Oza rk ® Johnson • eStones l,;J Great gah ~ River \'./Smoky Fort R•lelgh The Park Service especially invites you to see its many less frequented ~ Mountains ~1 areas. A guide to such places, "Visit a Lesser-Used Park," is available Tennessee isgah Uwharrie .--. Arkansas Carl 0 -ti ) Cape Hatteras for 70 cents from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government @ Cherokee •Fort Chickamauga • R~~deb u rg North Carolina Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Smith and Chattanoo a • e\ Kings Mountain Russell • • St. Francis Cave Sumte. •Hot Springs Moores • Creek ®x South Carol ina 0 Arkansase The or st Servlc prot ts and m nag 1 he Nation's r n Post sources-timber, water, forage, wildlife-and manages for recr tlon Congareee pursuits 154 National Forests, comprising 187 million acres. Water from Swamp for sts irrigates millions of agricultural acres and is used for domestic II dega and indu trial purposes in hundreds of cities. Forest timber Is sold 4'r0con worldwide, and forests and grasslands provide shelter for game, birds, •I and fish, and forage for cattle and sheep. • K1satch e Horseshoe• eOcmulgee Bend Georgia There 11 a National Forest within a day's drive from almost any point In the Southeast Uniled States. Scenery varies from cypress swamps and mountain meadows to pine forests of the Gulf Coast and hardwood Alabama •Andersonville forests In the Appalachians. And recreational activities are not llmiled to camp ng, picnicking, and swimming-there are also water skiing, •Fort Pulaski boating, nd fishing; duck, deer, bear, rabbit, squirrel, grouse, nd nee uh Rus Ian boar hunting; oystering; horseback riding; float trips; hiking; • Fort Frederica and birdwatching. For thos who wish to forego modern ways, th L e Cumberland Island ar wilderness areas. All thi 11 on public land and is yours to use. n­ -1 joy, and prot ct. Louisiana \~-- ® 0 • Fort Caroline 0\ __, ___' ----'---' \ lachcol ~ -·--· •Gulf Islands •Gulf Is Iands "-.. ,.------:: - • Castillo de Sa n Marcos • Chalmette • Fort Matanzas The Nation's Forests and Parks The National movies, and slide presentations o help you Other Public Areas Numerous natural and in to a park by foot, bu s, or by oth er means. _r;-\ parents of permittee) entering by other than Park Service and the Forest Service are proud understand the area and use it safely. historical areas of the Southeast are main- These fees range from 50 cents for an indi- \.2/ • Canaveral private vehicle (foot, bus, bicycle, etc.). The that many of the Nat·io r.'s natural afle-histe.riea! tained in State par.k systems all' f these- ..llidual ta...$3...p_er..passenge.r._~cs.o~1ay..::.- -~-r~-~-------{-------..-.:""-"1~"1L~~OLIP:..a~s~s~o'LtLl.!~"--l.!!.l!'-""l.!.Y!;u..~!!!J,!=-. __--1 treasu res are under their care. The purpose of In the Southeast, the high country cam ping areas offer camping, picnicki ng, water sports, ing overnight in an area will not be charged Florida ing or other re creati on use fees. this folder is to provide information on the season usu al ly las ts from May th ro ug h Octo­ and other recreational pursuits. Obtain infor- more than one entry fee un less they leave the 95 park and forest attractions in the States of the ber, bu t many cam pg rounds are open all year. mation by writing to State travel directors at park. On the first day, however, they are per- Golden Age Passport Citizens of the United Southeast. In most all parks and fo rests, campground State capitals. mitted to leave and return as many times as States or persons domiciled in this country sites are available on a first-come, first-served necessary without further charge. Should they who are 62 years of age or older are eligible National Parks and National Forests both offer basis. Rangers and aides can inform you if The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers administers leave on the second day, or later, entry fees for this free permit. It is a lifetime permit car­ outstanding opportunities for recreation, al­ special restrictions apply to certain activities , an extensive system of reservoirs in the South­ will be charged when they return. rying the same free entrance privileges as the though they are administered by different gov­ such as backpacking in environmentally frag­ east. Each year, millions visit these areas to Golden Eagle Passport and also permits a 50 ernment agencies and are managed for differ­ ile backcountry areas. In some forests and enjoy water sports. Camping is pro vided at Recreation Use Fees These fees are charged percent discount on recreation use fees in ent purposes. All visitors are welcome to these parks you must obtain a permit (wh ich is free) many of these installations. For in formation, for the use of certain camping sites, facilities, parks, forests, and other Federal recreation scenic and historical wonderlands. to use certain trails or areas. write: or services furnished at Federal expense. areas. The Golden Age Passport must be ap­ Camping fees range from $1 to $4 per night plied for in person at parks, forests, or other To learn ahead of time about the resources and Perhaps you want to avoid crowds. if so, ar­ Office of the Chief of Engineers per campsite. They may be charged in addi­ locations where it is honored, and reasonable special attractions of an area, and to make range an off-season vacation, when parks, Public Affairs Office tion to entrance fees and are collected at proof of age (driver's license, birth certificate, the most of your recreation time, write to park forests, and historical sites are especially at· HODA (DAEN-PA) many National Parks, National Forests, and etc.} must be shown. or forest headquarters for more detailed in· tractive and can be enjoyed at leisure. Washington, DC 20314 Federal reservoir areas. formation. Planning in advance will make your Other Charges Charges for goods, facilities, outdoor experience a more rewarding one. The Forest Service and the Park Service take Entrance Fees No fees are charged to en­ Golden Eagle Passport This $10 permit is and services offered by private firms operating every opportunity to preserve their sites for ter National Forests. Entrance fees are charged available at Park System fee areas and at as concessioners in park and forest areas are Once you have arrived at the forest or park, the enjoyment of future generations. Th is effort at some areas of the National Park System. Park and Forest Service administrative offices. •Fort Jefferson not Federal recreation fees and are charged in stop at the visitor center or administrative requires active cooperation of the American The fee pays for the entry of a single, non­ Valid for one year, it admits to all entrance­ addition to those fees. Golden Eagle and Gold· headquarters for personal advice and free lit­ people, who are making more and more visits commercial vehicle and its passengers, or the fee areas the holder and a carload of per­ en Age Passports are not applicable to con­ e.rature. Frequently there will be exhibits, each year to the parks and forests. entry of one person (16 years of age and over) sons, or a family group (spouse, children, and cessioner charges. Southeast National Parks and National Forests Alabama Arkansas Florida Conecuh National Forest P.O. Box 40, Montgomery, AL 36101 (205) Arkansas Post National Memorial Gillett, AR 72055 (501) 548-2432. Apalachicola National Forest P.O. Box 1050, Tallahassee, FL 32301 prairies, mangrove forests. Abundant wildlife includes rare and color­ 832-7630. 85,000 acres of pine forest with lakes and nature trails French fort of 1686, first permanent European settlement in Lower (904) 878-1131. Boating, camping, fishing, hiking, picnicking, swim­ ful birds. Boating, camping, fishing , picnicking, trails. through semi-tropical vegetation. Camping, fishing, picnicking, swim­ Mississippi Valley. Exhibits, fishing, picnicking, walking tour. ming. Special recreation area for the handicapped at Trout Pond. Fort Caroline National Memorial 12713 Fort Caroline Rd. , Jacksonville, ming, small-game hunting. Juffalo National River P.O. Box 1173, Harrison, AR 72601 (501) 365- Big Cypress National Preserve P.O. Box 1247, Naples, FL 33939 (813) FL 32225 (904) 641-7155. Fort replica near site of French settlement Horseshoe Bend National Military Park Route 1, Box 63, Daviston, AL 5443. 132 miles of free-flowing, unpolluted scenic river surrounded by 262-1066. Adjoins Everglades National Park, providing crucial fresh­ attempt, 1564-65. Museum, trail. Meals, lodging in Jacksonville. 36256 (205) 234-7111. Place where Andrew Jackson and Cherokees wooded bluffs. Boating, camping, fishing, hiking, picnicking. water supply. Subtropical plant and animal life.