South Fork Clackamas Wild and Scenic River

Oregon/Washington Recreation Activities

The public lands in Oregon and Washington managed by the BLM offer you an abundance of recreation opportunities. Picnic with family and friends in western Oregon one weekend, then explore the remote wildlands east of the Cascade Mountains the next. Recreational settings include evergreen forests; high desert; lava flows; rugged river canyons and rushing whitewater; sand dunes; coastal headlands, spits, and estuaries; and cultural settings such as historic trails, ranches, and archeological sites. Hiking, camping, hunting, fishing and boating are just some of the many activities to enjoy on your public lands.

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Accessible campsite at Big Bend Campground
Accessible campsite at Big Bend Campground

Big Bend Campground

Located south of Prineville, Oregon, this campground offers year-round camping and Crooked Wild and Scenic River access along the Lower Crooked Back Country Byway. Cooperatively managed in partnership with the Bureau of Reclamation and Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, this...
Riverside campsite along the North Fork John Day River
Riverside campsite along the North Fork John Day River

Big Bend Campground

Enjoy the scenery and passage of time along the banks of the North Fork of the John Day River. Here, one can contemplate the river away from sights and sounds of civilization except for the occasional passing of vehicles along...
Big Pines campground
Big Pines campground

Big Pines

Overview The gentle Yakima River winds for 27 miles through massive basalt cliffs and rolling desert hills between Ellensburg and Yakima, Washington. The Canyon offers excellent wildlife watching, plant viewing, fishing in a Blue Ribbon trout stream, family river rafting...
Birch Creek Ranch
Birch Creek Ranch

Birch Creek Historic Ranch

Nestled among cream and chocolate colored hills, barren red cliffs, and towering rock spires lays a secret oasis: the Birch Creek Historic Ranch. Established in the early 1900s, the ingenuity and determination of a Basque sheepherder and a West Virginia...

Featured Recreation Areas

Recreation Maps and Sites

Need maps? Explore hundreds of recreation spots in the Pacific Northwest with these maps made by the BLM in Oregon and Washington! Whether you are looking for a camping spot or a trail into wilderness, this album is your ticket! Download the maps you need from Flickr, and contact our local offices if you need further information.

Explore Oregon and Washington: Maps

Hunting and Fishing

Oregon and Washington BLM lands offer unparalleled opportunities for hunting and fishing as well as other recreation activities. The majority of BLM lands are open to hunt, fish, and engage in shooting sports activities. For current information on campsites, road conditions, access, and more, check the links below and contact your local district office.

Explore recreation in Oregon and Washington with this new series of videos -- covering all seasons in the Pacific Northwest! From the spectacular Steens Mountain area of southeastern Oregon to the cherished-by-all San Juan Islands National Monument in northwest Washington state, BLM public lands provide every kind of outdoor recreation imaginable. Watch some videos and get outside to explore!

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