20 ~—s CIR. 211, U. S. DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE 
popularity of these great mountain playgrounds is eyi- 
denced by the fact that millions of-people visit them 
each year. In 1930 the number of visitors to national 
forests exceeded 31,000,000. Roads and trails, marked 
by signs, make the forests reasonably accessible. 
There are countless secluded spots along the banks of 
streams and lakes where the camper may pitch his 
tent. Camping is free and generally requires no per- 
mit. In localities frequented by large numbers of 
people free public camp grounds are being established 
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FIGURE 11.—Fishing at Anthony Lake 5 miles away from 
the nearest road, Whitman National Forest, Oreg. 
and water developments, camp fireplaces, and comfort 
stations constructed for the convenience of visitors as 
fast as the funds available permit. (Fig. 10.) Big 
game is to be found in the more secluded parts of 
the mountains, and there are many excellent trout 
streams and lakes, frequently restocked with young 
fish, which offer keen sport to the angler. (Fig. 11.) 
The only restrictions are those imposed by the fish and 
game laws of the States in which the forests are lo- 
cated, and all that is asked of the visitor is that he 
