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Viewing the fall colors on Steens Mountain from Fish Creek Canyon

The Bureau of Land Management

The Bureau of Land Management's mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

Spotlight News & Announcements

Amarillo Helium Plant

BLM takes step to implement Helium Stewardship Act

Oct 2, 2023Press Release

Yellow, pink, and purple wildflowers on tundra near the Utukok River. Photo by Kim Mincer (BLM)

BLM releases public meeting information for proposed NPR-A rule

Oct 2, 2023Press Release

Hiker on Pacific Crest Trail in Oregon

BLM invites further comment on new 21st Century Recreation Blueprint

Sep 28, 2023Press Release

Quick Facts

As steward for much of America’s public lands, the BLM manages some of the nation’s most historic and scenic landscapes, as well as vast natural resources, for the benefit of all Americans.

245

Million acres of public lands managed

43K

Recreation jobs supported with over 374k jobs overall

30%

Approximate percentage of Nation's minerals managed

$1.2

Economic contributions from Geothermal, Wind & Solar in billions

Featured Places

Check out the sections below for recreation activities across your public lands

A view of a rock containing a petroglyph at Three Rivers Petroglyph Site in New Mexico. Photo by BLM.

Three Rivers Petroglyph Site

Visitors to the Bonneville Salt Flats in UT look over the Great Salt Lake. Photo by Bob Wick.

Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah

A road runs through Turney Hills in California with yellow flowers and brown grasses.Photo by BLM.

Tumey Hills, California

A hiker looks over San Pedro Riparian NCA with the sun shining across the landscape. Photo by Bob Wick.

San Pedro Riparian NCA, Arizona

Featured Topics

Explore some of our programs

Our mission and our priorities

BLM's recreation resources and visitor services support strong local economies and public land conservation.

Cultural Heritage

Experience history on your public lands

Fish and Wildlife

BLM-managed fisheries and wildlife resources are an important part of our multiple-use mission.

Fire and Aviation

BLM is considered a leader in wildland fire management efforts.

Law Enforcement

Law enforcement plays an integral role in ensuring public safety and fulfilling our multiple use mission.

Wild Horse and Burro

BLM manages and protects wild horses and burros on 26.9 million acres of public lands.

National Conservation Lands

Primarily located in the West, the BLM’s National Conservation Lands represent some of the West’s most spectacular landscapes.

Planning and NEPA

The BLM makes sure that its Resource Management Plans meet the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

Two trees are the focus of this wooded meadow with sunshine filling the area from behind another large tree on the left

Popular Links

Some of our most popular content

National NEPA Register