From recreation to science, the National Conservation Lands provides outstanding opportunities. Each site’s offerings are aligned to the legislation that created it. Below are some suggested activities - check with site staff before your visit.
Accessible Trail
Headwaters Forest Reserve
Auto Tour
California National Historic TrailCarrizo Plain National MonumentJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic TrailOld Spanish National Historic Trail
Backcountry Vehicle Touring
Carrizo Plain National MonumentKing Range National Conservation Area
Backpacking
King Range National Conservation AreaPacific Crest National Scenic TrailWilderness and Wilderness Study Areas
Camping
Carrizo Plain National MonumentKing Range National Conservation AreaSanta Rosa and San Jacinto Mtns National Monument
Cultural Site
Carrizo Plain National MonumentCalifornia National Historic TrailJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic TrailOld Spanish National Historic TrailPiedras Blancas Light Station Outstanding Natural AreaSanta Rosa and San Jacinto Mtns National Monument
Educational Program
Headwaters Forest ReserveKing Range National Conservation AreaPiedras Blancas Light Station Outstanding Natural AreaSanta Rosa and San Jacinto Mtns National Monument
Equestrian/Packer
Carrizo Plain National MonumentJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic TrailKing Range National Conservation AreaPacific Crest National Scenic TrailSanta Rosa and San Jacinto Mtns National Monument
Fishing
Cache Creek WildernessHeadwaters Forest ReserveJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic TrailKing Range National Conservation AreaPacific Crest National Scenic TrailSanta Rosa and San Jacinto Mtns National Monument
Carrizo Plain National MonumentKing Range National Conservation AreaWilderness and Wilderness Study Areas
Mountain Biking
Carrizo Plain National MonumentJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic TrailKing Range National Conservation Area
Scientific Study
California Coastal National MonumentHeadwaters Forest ReserveKing Range National Conservation AreaPiedras Blancas Light Station Outstanding Natural Area
Visitor Center
Whitewater Boating
North Fork American RiverEel RiverKlamath RiverMerced RiverTrinity RiverTuolumne River
Wildflowers
Cache Creek WildernessCarrizo Plain National MonumentKing Range National Conservation AreaSanta Rosa and San Jacinto Mtns National Monument
Wildlife Viewing
California Coastal National MonumentCarrizo Plain National MonumentKing Range National Conservation AreaPiedras Blancas Light Station Outstanding Natural AreaSanta Rosa and San Jacinto Mtns National Monument
Conservation System Units
National Monuments
National Conservation Area
Forest Reserve
Outstanding Natural Area
Wild and Scenic Rivers
National Historic and Scenic Trails
Wilderness and Wilderness Study Areas
National Conservation Lands