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This day use site on the Lower Salmon is a frequent put-in spot for floating the Lower Salmon River from White Bird to Pine Bar or Heller Bar. The site is largely undeveloped, but has easy access to the Salmon...

Recommended Users: Hikers. Route. 1.36 miles in length. Difficulty: Moderate. The White Domes Trail is a continuation of the Water Canyon trail. It travels through the Canaan Mountain Wilderness and ends at Sawmills Springs Trailhead. Hikers will have great views...

In Idaho, BLM manages nearly 10,000 acres of public lands in the White Knob Mountains Wilderness Study Area. The WSA is characterized by foothill and mountainous terrain with the highest point rising 2000 feet above Antelope Valley to an elevation...

In Alaska, there are 13 beautiful log cabins throughout the White Mountains offering many opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.

Recommended Users: Mountain Bikers, Hikers, Equestrians. Two-track trail. Difficulty: Moderate/More Difficult. White Reef Trail is an old two-track, possibly a remnant of early mining days used to access claims. It winds and climbs over small hills, though reddish purple clay...

The White Rock Range WSA is a part of the greater White Rock Mountains, a pristine north-south oriented mountain range that straddles the border of east-central Nevada and western Utah. The WSA is 3,767 acres in size and lies on...

White Rocks is a unique uplifted geomorphic rock formation in the south end of Skull Valley near Dugway, Utah. This site provides excellent opportunities for dispersed camping, hiking, climbing, and photography. The cone shaped rock formations rise several hundred feet...

Overview White Sandy is located on the west side of Hauser Lake at the confluence of Prickly Pear creek. White Sandy faces Eldorado Bar and the beautiful Big Belt mountains. It is in an ideal location for outdoor recreation, wildlife...

Recommended Users: Mountain Bikers, Hikers, OHVers. Two-track/Singletrack. 3.09 miles in length. Difficulty: Easiest. This trail is an old 4x4 road that bisects the Gooseberry Mesa. It’s has a few sandy patches, but nothing particularly deep.Like the entire mesa, the White...

Activities at Whittaker Creek include swimming, fishing, photography, hunting, Salmon Watch, and nature study. Hike the Old Growth Ridge National Recreation Trail, which climbs 1,000' above the river.

Wickahoney Creek has dense riparian vegetation and tight meanders. Redband trout are found in the creek and mule deer are common in the area. Sensitive species here also include bald eagles, yellow-billed cuckoos, prairie falcons, ferruginous hawks, neotropical migratory bird...

Enjoy Wild Cow Springs Campground near Kingman! With summer temperatures averaging 20°F cooler in the Hualapai Mountains than the valleys below, it is the perfect place to unwind.

The Wild Rivers Recreation Area is located within the Rio Grande Del Norte National Monument and along the Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River and Red River Wild and Scenic River. Here visitors may experience the beauty of an 800-foot...

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Take yourself on a reverse hike down to Wildhorse Lake, below the Steens Mountain rim. Wildhorse and Little Wildhorse Creeks provide habitat for California bighorn sheep and a variety of wildlife.

This beautiful desert country is made up of the Little Chuckawalla, Mule, and Palo Verde Mountains; the Black Hills; and numerous washes. Paloverde trees in the washes give an impression of water and cool shade. The hills are dotted sparsely...

Located in the lower Colorado Desert in eastern Riverside County, Wiley's Well campground is located adjacent to a desert riparian wash populated by palo verde, smoke tree, mesquite and ironwood trees. There is easy 4-wheel drive access to nearby rock-hounding...

ATTENTION: William's Bottom Campground will be closed the first week of December 2020: 11/30 through 12/4 for maintenance. Shady campsites for tents and small trailers with beautiful views of the scenic Colorado River Canyon. Individual sites are available on a...

Located in southern Monterey County, and standing over 2,700 feet in elevation, Williams Hill offers great views of the surrounding Salinas Valley. Pine trees, chamise, scrub oak, and impressive shale formations characterize the hilly terrain.

This campground has 11 sites near Williams Lake. Opportunities abound to hike or ride into the Salmon-Challis National Forest or to fish in the nearby lake or creek. The lake can be accessed at the Forest Service boat ramp and...

The Willow Creek WSA is more characteristic of the arid canyon ecosystems found in the Colorado Plateau than in the Rocky Mountain Forest Province eco-region, where it exists. Geographically, the area generally lies within the Skull Creek Basin. The area...

Overview Merced River Recreation Management Area Overview The Merced River Recreation Area is a special place just downstream from Yosemite. It is well known for excellent whitewater boating, wildflower viewing, camping, swimming, and recreational gold panning/prospecting. Visitors will have plenty...

Point of Interest: “Wilson Canyon” is a popular outdoor attraction near the town of Yerington, Nevada. The wider area includes a variety of recreation sites along the canyon and the West Walker River. These sites are managed by different public...

Quiet campground perfect for exploring the spectacular Canyon Rims Recreation Area. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. One group site, Windwhistle Group Site, is available for reservation through Recreation.gov. Located 38 miles southwest of Moab, the campground...

Overview The Windwhistle Group Site is ideal for small gatherings looking for a quiet retreat. The parking is limited and you must walk in to the site. Within close proximity to national parks and open space, outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy...

Windy Gap Cabin is not only the most remote cabin in the White Mountains National Recreation Area cabin system but it occupies arguably the most spectacular setting, directly across Fossil Creek from the rugged spires of the Limestone Jags. The...

Discover Windy Point Campground! Located within a pinyon pine and juniper woodland of the Cerbat Mountains near Chloride, this getaway offers a refreshing retreat from the desert heat.

Enjoy a campground as well as picnicking, birdwatching, off-highway vehicle driving, and hunting opportunities in the Cerbat Mountains, high above the old mining town of Chloride.

This site provides four campsites with picnic tables and BBQ stands or fire rings and an ADA-Accessible Vault Toilet. Access by boat or narrow dirt road (trailers not recommended) south of State Bridge Landing. For more information, please contact the...

The Winnemucca Sand Dunes are a “checkerboard” of public land and private land. All visitors must be mindful of private property. Overview: BLM-managed staging area of the Winnemucca Sand Dunes is on the west side of Highway US-95. It features...

A short hike through a narrow slot canyon to a petroglyph panel and the narrows of Buckskin Gulch, Wire Pass provides an enticing introduction to the geological wonders and undeveloped beauty of the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness. From the Wire...

Welcome to your public lands! Wisconsin is home to over 15,000 lakes, 84,000 river miles, and countless islands. Many islands in this region were omitted from the original land surveys conducted in the 1830s and 1840s and were later designated...

Wolcott Campground is located along the Eagle River and is readily accessible from Interstate Highway 70. It is located just to the east of the scenic Red Canyon on Interstate 70. The Wolcott Campground and boat ramp are open May...

Pack a lunch and head out for an attractive hike through an old growth forest. This 1.2 mile forest trail leads to a cascading two-tier waterfall that plummets 75 and 50 feet into plunge pools.

Wolf Flats is a dispersed, undeveloped camping area with 25 locations to camp. Some large areas are can accommodate groups of 50 people. There is an adjacent undeveloped boat access to the South Fork of the Snake River. Fees/Rules/Facilities: •...

In Alaska, Wolf Run Cabin offers spectacular views of the White Mountains with jagged limestone cliffs and peaks.

There are approximately 120 miles of designated roads and motorized trails in the Wolford Mountain Special Recreation Management Area. Motorized use is restricted to designated routes only. Some routes are open only to certain types of vehicles – signs indicate...

Wolverine Canyon has opportunities for dispersed camping, snowmobiling, rock climbing and mountain biking & hiking. Opportunities are also available for wildlife viewing - If you're lucky, you may see a Bald Eagle flying above the canyon.

This trailhead provides access to approximately 30 miles of single track trail for mountain biking and trail running. The trailhead is on SITLA land and managed by Carbon County.

Explore Woolsey Peak, prominent landmark of southwestern Arizona, and more in this 64,000-acre wilderness area.

The WSAs topography varies from benchland to steep hillsides. Elevation ranges from 6500 feet to 7200 feet. The surrounding terrain contains high elevation basins and steep mountain peaks. Several peaks on the main ridge near the WSA exceed 9000 feet...

The canyon offers excellent wildlife watching, trout fishing, family-friendly rafting, and camping. The canyon's crevices and cliffs make a perfect home for the densest concentration of nesting birds.

Recommended Users: Mountain Bikers, Hikers. Singletrack trail. 0.54 miles in length. Difficulty: Most Difficult. Although this trail is entirely on SITLA (School Institutional Trust Lands), it is listed here in order to describe all the Gooseberry Mesa trails in their...

Yellowbottom offers a one-mile hiking trail, access to Quartzville Creek Wild and Scenic River, and a take off point to explore nearby recreation trails.

The Yuba Special Recreation Area, conveniently located in Central Utah, offers a variety of water recreation opportunities. Warm summer water temperatures, sandy beaches, nearby off-highway vehicle areas, and fishing for walleye and yellow perch attract visitors year-round. At an elevation...

Overview A short drive up the gravel road that leads to the Bureau of Land Management’s Zapata Falls Campground (CG) will let visitors to the area see the San Luis Valley and Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve from...

Zapata Falls is a waterfall located near the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains on Bureau of Land Management land adjacent to Rio Grande National Forest and south of Great Sand Dunes National Park. The falls has a drop...