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Enjoy river access and picnic tables at River View Day Use Area, which is located within the Parker Strip Recreation Area along the lower Colorado River.
Riverview Campground offers a fantastic experience in the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area and is a short drive from Safford, Arizona. There are 13 first come, first served campsites.
The Roan Plateau overlooks the Colorado River Valley, and provides exceptional opportunities for recreation including hiking, hunting, motorized recreation, camping, and fishing. For more information, please contact the Colorado River Valley Field Office.
Of the pavilions in the North Umpqua River Recreation Area, Rock Creek is the quietest and most secluded from neighboring group areas and is surrounded by old growth trees that reach over 150 feet.
Along the river you may see deer and otters, or even black bears looking for a meal of salmon. The rugged and complex canyon landscape of the Wild Rogue Wilderness provides watershed protection.
This multi-use trail follows an old railroad line, along the scenic shores of the Row River and Dorena Reservoir. The trestle bridge is one of several locations immortalized on the silver screen.
The Ruby Creek Recreation Area is located on the Upper Madison River. The campground has 22 camping sites, with a separate boat launch and parking area nearby. There is a seasonal volunteer campground host on site.
Located on the eastern shore of Ruby Reservoir, this recreation site provides access to fishing, boating, and camping. The reservoir was developed to supply irrigation water for agriculture and is subject to large fluctuations in water levels. Garnets can be...
Overview The Sacramento River Bend Area is a valuable historic and natural resource that presents many recreational and educational opportunities. From the lush riparian areas surrounding the Sacramento River and it's tributaries to the expanse of the rolling hills of...
This BLM managed site located along the Blackfoot River that has opportunities for fishing, camping, and non-motorized boating. Campground rules and regulations are posted at the site. There are no dumpsters on site, visitors must pack in and out their...
The Salmon Falls Dam was built in 1910 to provide irrigation water for farms but now is an important recreation site. The BLM operates Lud Drexler Park just above the dam.Anglers will find their prayers answered here, with plenty of...
The Salmon Lake Campground is located on the shores of Salmon Lake, one of the northernmost spawning areas for Sockeye salmon in Alaska. The campground is approximately 40 miles north of Nome, Alaska, and is accessed by a one mile...
Overview The Upper Salmon River (Stanley to North Fork, Idaho) provides a variety of boating and river-based recreational opportunities. This upper section is unique in its combination of easy access and backcountry scenic values. Dozens of wildlife and bird species...
Only an hour's drive from Portland, Oregon, the clear water of the Salmon River cascades over numerous waterfalls in the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness before reaching its lower forested canyons.
This rugged 1.5-mile trail offers an unlimited number of fantastic scenic views with an equally impressive display of flora and fauna. Located approximately 6 miles east of Ten Sleep and immediately north of U.S. Highway 16, the Salt Lick Trail...
Explore 40 miles of the upper San Pedro River in the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area. Enjoy birding, hiking, biking, backcountry camping, and more near Sierra Vista, Arizona.
Sand Island campground and recreation Area is located on the north bank of the San Juan River about 3 miles west of Bluff, Utah, on the south side of Highway 191. The 27-site campground is open year round. Campground facilities...
Remember your OUTDOOR ETHICS when enjoying your public lands. Please RECREATE RESPONSIBLY. Overview Encompassing 154,000 acres, including just over 100,000 acres of already congressionally designated Wilderness, Sand to Snow National Monument is an ecological and cultural treasure and one of...
Several primitive campsites and 4 Bug huts (reservable on www.recreation.gov). Amenities: vault toilets, picnic tables, fire rings. No running water or Trash Services. Primarily used by boaters floating through Desolation and Gray Canyons of the Green River.
Just outside Portland, the lower reaches of the Sandy River flowthrough a deep, winding, forested gorge known for its botanical diversity, recreational boating and beautiful parks.
Thirty miles north of Santa Fe, New Mexico, the snow-fed waters of the Rio del Medio and the Rio Frijoles begin a 2,000-mile journey and a 7,000-foot descent to the Gulf of Mexico. For a time they gather at Santa...
The Scab Creek Recreation Area is located in the foothills of the Wind River Mountains at roughly 8,200 feet. The recreation area provides parking for Scab Lake and Scab Creek trailheads, as well as two camping areas, one for small...
Sevier Canyon, also known as Marysvale Canyon, lies along the Paiute and Sevier County lines. Utah State Highway 89 runs directly down its course along the west side, with the Sevier River in its bottom. The river attracts rafters, tubers...
The Sheep Mountain WSA encompasses 23,250 acres of BLM-administered public land, and 640 acres of split estate land. The WSA contains bare, rugged badlands created by peaks and ridges broken by irregular, sharply cut drainages radiating from the central portion...
This area consists of roads that start in the sagebrush flats and climb among the pine, fir, and aspen. Choose a variety of road surfaces from maintained graveled to undeveloped two-tracks. Some private land is on the mountain so ask...
This site is a frequent put-in spot for floating the Lower Salmon River. The site is near large, sandy beaches and provides easy access to the Salmon River. BLM recreation sites attached to this stretch of river are Island Bar...
The North Fork Shoshone River begins its journey on the slopes of Stinkingwater Peak high in the Absaroka Mountains managed by the Shoshone National Forest and drains down the North Fork into Buffalo Bill Reservoir. The North Fork Highway, the...
The Shoshone River runs from the Buffalo Bill Dam through an awesome canyon bordered by Cedar and Rattlesnake Mountains through Cody, Wyoming, and ultimately draining into Yellowtail Reservoir (fed primarily by the Bighorn River). The Shoshone River offers many different...
The South Fork Shoshone River begins its journey from the Fremont County/Park County boundary high in the Absaroka Mountains draining north into Buffalo Bill Reservoir. The BLM administers a handful of parcels along the South Fork, all of which offers...
Looking for a motorized trail experience to enjoy with family & friends? The Shotgun OHV System offers a mix of challenges, scenic views, technical features, and amenities to satisfy OHV enthusiasts.
The BLM Shoup Bridge Recreation Site is a small, convenient campground that accommodates both RVs and tents located on the main Salmon River. The site is named after George Shoup, the first Governor of Idaho, who later became a U.S...
Two adjacent sites on Silver Creek near Highway 93, downstream of the Nature Conservancy’s Silver Creek Preserve. Silver Creek offers good trout fishing, picnicking and camping. Long camp trailers or RVs not recommended, limited turn around options.
Returning visitors to the Silver Creek Boat Landing along the Mackenzie River will see number of changes due to the effects of the wildfires of 2020. The concrete boat ramp is open for use but the Watchable Wildlife site, interpretive...
Simon Canyon Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) is about 3,900 acres in size and is managed for semi-primitive forms of recreation including fishing, hiking, and backpacking. Development at the mouth of the canyon is minimal (with a parking lot...
The scenic Sinks Canyon is located near Lander, Wyoming, in the southern Wind River Mountains. It provides a host of outdoor recreation opportunities including three developed campgrounds, a picnic area, several hiking trails, and a snowmobile/ATV trail leading up into...
This is a scenic day-use site features swimming beach and shady, grassy picnic area along the Lower Salmon River. BLM recreation sites on this stretch of river are Island Bar, Lucile, Old Lucile, Shorts Bar, Slate Creek, White Bird, Hammer...
Great for birdwatching and fishing, Slate Creek campground is just south of the shores of Fontenelle Reservoir, on the Green River, and just north of Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge.
This is a small developed site with shade, boat launch, and six campsites with tables and fire rings on the Lower Salmon River. BLM recreation sites attached to this stretch of river are Island Bar, Lucile, Old Lucile, Shorts Bar...
This site offers camping right next to the river, just above the falls. This peaceful, old-growth forest setting provides an ideal place to picnic, wade, fish, and watch for bald eagles.
This campground (8 campsites) sits at the base of the Beaverhead Mountains. The Nee-Me-Poo (Nez Perce) National Historic Trail runs nearby from the northeast after it crosses the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. Recreational opportunities include camping, biking, fishing, hiking/backpacking...
In Idaho, BLM manages over 5,000 acres of public lands in the Snowhole Rapids Wilderness Study Area. The canyon walls within this WSA are steep with elevation ranges from 1200 feet at the Salmon River to 3800 feet in the...
Tracing old livestock trails through Wyoming, the South Big Horn/Red Wall Back Country Byway will take you into an open range still used by modern ranchers. As you drive along the gravel road, consider the area's pioneer history, admire the...