Recreation Programs
The BLM manages recreation resources and visitor services to offer the greatest benefits possible to individuals and communities and to better enable communities to achieve their own desired social, economic, and environmental outcomes.
BLM public lands are recognized as America’s Great Outdoors, a “Backyard to Backcountry” treasure. They are uniquely accessible. More than 120 urban centers and thousands of rural towns are located within 25 miles of BLM lands.
Learn more about BLM recreation programs through the links below.
The BLM is committed to ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to access the public lands.
BLM Back Country Byways provide “off-the-beaten-path” adventures through diverse landscape settings.
The BLM provides opportunities to hunt and engage in shooting sports activities in a safe and environmentally sound manner.
The BLM seeks to provide reasonable and varied transportation routes for access to the public lands.
The BLM considers the scenic values of public lands when providing for various uses.
The BLM is committed to offering outstanding recreation opportunities to the public while ensuring good stewardship of public lands and resources.
The BLM manages interpretive, visitor, and educational centers in 11 states, and is a partner in other centers throughout the country.
The BLM and other Federal land management agencies participate in the Interagency Pass Program, providing access to Federal lands and waters across the country.
The BLM's Tourism and Community Services program promotes public lands to our local communities and travelers from across the country.
