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A remnant of an ancient volcanic explosion, Kilbourne Hole was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1975. This crater can be found in a desert basin between the Potrillo Mountains and the Rio Grande in southern Dona Ana County. Kilbourne...
This small site on the shore of Killarney Lake includes one picnic unit, toilet, boat dock and two tent camping spots. Access is by boat or a short foot path. No drinking water is available.
The Killpecker Sand Dunes Open Play Area is open to motor vehicle use. Non-motorized recreational activities, such as hiking, hunting, and horseback riding are also permitted. The Open Play Area includes one developed campground, which is located about 32 miles...
The BLM Kilpatrick Day Use Area is primarily used for fishing and river access with a boat launch, some interpretive panels and a restroom. It is located about 28 miles south of Salmon on Highway 93 on the banks of...
Trailhead to the 12,000 acre King Mountain Recreation Area. The area offers excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and has beautiful scenery. Hiking, horseback riding, hunting, and camping in an uncrowded area is possible. The area is most busy during hunting...
In Idaho, BLM manages over 29,000 acres of public lands in the King Hill Creek Wilderness Study Area. The area's natural features attract visitors interested in backpacking, day hiking, nature photography, wildlife viewing, fishing, hunting and rockhounding.
The Trailhead leads to the 12,000 acre King Mountain Recreation Area. The area offers excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and has beautiful scenery. Hiking, horseback riding, hunting, and camping in an uncrowded area is possible. The area is most busy...
The King Range Wilderness now contains a total of 42,694 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of California. In 2006 the King Range Wilderness became part of the...
Like most other mountain ranges in the Great Basin, the Confusion Range rises abruptly above the surrounding desert valleys. The Range differs from other Great Basin ranges in that the summit portion is almost a plateau, a hilly upland with...
See website, Richfield RMP, FAMS, or brochures. This popular picnic site offers rest rooms, picnic tables, a grill and some interesting interpretation for the Old Spanish National Historic Trail as well as the Paiute Trail. Unload your machine at the...
Klamath Hills Recreation Area is a unique and peaceful trail just outside of Klamath Falls for viewing birds, including eagles, quail and chukars, and various wildlife species, including mule deer, pronghorn antelope, squirrels, jackrabbits, and coyotes. The open, mountain big...
The Klondike Bluffs trails have been popular for a long time, but in the last few years a new push in trailbuilding and maintenance from Grand County Trail Mix, the local BLM and employees from some of the local bike...
Knolls Special Recreation Management Area is nearly 36,000 acres of sand dunes, hills, and mud flats located in the Great Salt Lake Desert make a perfect OHV play area. Off-road fun is waiting, but stay within the boundaries, the Knolls...
The California State Parks OHV Preliminary Grant Applications, submitted by the BLM Ukiah Field Office, will be open for public review from March 3, 2026, to May 4, 2026. To provide your comments, visit the CA State Parks website and...
Koosharem Reservoir is a small shallow lake formed by damming Otter Creek above Grass Valley. The reservoir shoreline is privately/publicly owned and administered by the BLM and the Koosharem Irrigation Company with public access. The water level fluctuates seasonally and...
Koosharem Reservoir is located at 6995 ft. The reservoir is at one end of the justly popular Paiute ATV trail. For those who wish to pursue more contemplative activities, the reservoir is stocked with trout, and there is trail access...
The Kremmling Field Office manages 377,900 acres of land in north-central Colorado, including BLM-managed lands in the Laramie River Valley, North Park, Middle Park, Fraser Valley, and the Upper Colorado River Valley. The varied landscape encompasses high mountain peaks, sand...
The Laguna Mountain Area consists of somewhat rugged terrain with rolling hills covered in dense brush. The area's vegetation is characterized by classic chapparal habitat, oak forests, and grassy meadows. Laguna Creek flows through the area most of the year...
The Lahontan Cutthroat Tout Natural Area Instant Study Area (12,316 acres) straddles the north end of the Black Rock Range. It is an outstandingly beautiful area with its running water, large stands of quaking aspen, willow and mahogany trees, lush...
Abert Rim is the longest exposed fault scarp in North America, and one of the highest fault scarps in the United States. It towers 2,500’ over Lake Abert, Oregon's only saltwater lake.
A popular trailhead north of Ketchum, Idaho. This trailhead accesses several miles of non-motorized trails that are primarily located on the Forest Service/Ketchum Ranger District lands.
Lake Havasu in Arizona offers a mix of land and water adventures along the scenic shoreline, with activities ranging from hiking and mountain biking to boating and other water.
The Lake Mountain WSA encompasses 13,865 acres of BLM-administered land and a 40-acre inholding. The study area is in the Wyoming Range and contains an irregular series of steep-sided ridges ranging in elevation from 7,400 to over 9,600 feet. Rock...
The mining town of Lake Valley was founded in 1878 after silver was discovered. Almost overnight, the small frontier town blossomed into a major settlement with a population of 4,000 people.
The Lakeview District offers a variety of recreation opportunities. The landscapes across the four million plus acres of public land include forested mountains and vast reaches of high elevation desert. Dispersed recreation activities associated with hunting, fishing, off highway vehicle...
Solitude along a paved portion of the Back Country Byway.
The Lakeview to Steens National Back Country Byway traverses the Warner Mountains, Warner Valley, Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge and a broad expanse of high desert country typical of southeastern Oregon. The Warner Valley, including the Warner Wetlands, provide the...
In Wyoming, the Lance Creek Fossil Site offers rolling hills for hiking, hunting, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, photography, and dispersed camping.
Explore the rolling grasslands of the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area in southeastern Arizona. Aside from exciting activities, it’s the ultimate spot for fans of Old West movies and stars.
Remember your OUTDOOR ETHICS when enjoying your public lands. Please RECREATE RESPONSIBLY. Overview The Snake River used to flow across the northern portion of the Snake River Plain, but now flows along the southern margin of the Plain. The river...
In Idaho, BLM manages nearly 24,000 acres of public lands in the Lava Wildernes Study Area. The WSA is located on a flat plain and is an older lava flow including pressure ridges and pahoehoe lava. Here you will see...
Five separate campgrounds with 105 sites are located in a scenic, red rock valley popular with ATV, UTV and 4WD users. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis and each can accommodate 10 people and two vehicles. One...
Overview The Ledge Group Campsites are ideal for visitors looking to explore vehicle backcountry routes in the area. Access to the Ledge Campground is down a tight, steep switchback and over several creek crossings on a gravel/dirt road. It is...
The Bear Trap Wilderness is one of the four units of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness. The Bear Trap is the first wilderness areas to be managed by the BLM. The 6,347-acre area offers beautiful wilderness scenery plus exciting whitewater rafting...
Enjoy picnic tables and grills along Bonita Creek! Lee Trailhead/Picnic Area is located within the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area near Safford, Arizona.
The most visited cabin in the White Mountains cabin system, the BLM constructed Lee’s Cabin in 1991 for year-round use. The cabin is located seven miles from the Wickersham Dome Trailhead and can be accessed by foot, mountain bike, four-wheeler...
Recommended Users: Mountain Bikers, Hikers, Equestrians. Two-track trail. 1.44 miles in length. Difficulty: Moderate/More Difficult. To reach Leeds Reef Trail, follow White Reef Trail from the trailhead for 0.17 miles and turn right. Leeds Reef Trail parallels White Reef Trail...
The La Leсa WSA is characterized by deep arroyos, highly sculpted mesas, canyons, and sandstone and shale outcrops. This area is easily traveled by horseback. Nesting sites for golden eagles, prairie falcon, great horned owl, red-tailed hawk, and raven are...
With towering cliffs painted in desert hues, the striking geology and unique opportunity to spot plant and wildlife make Leslie Gulch the perfect area to set up camp and get away from it all.
The Lewis and Clark Backcountry Byway and Adventure Road is a 36-mile loop drive through a beautiful and historic landscape following the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail and the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. Visitors will be treated to...
Nestled in the beautiful Cascade Mountains near the historic town of Liberty, BLM's Liberty Recreation Site offers visitors an opportunity to camp near sparkling Williams Creek.
Limekiln Trailhead is a recreation site in the Judith Mountains maintained by the BLM with cooperation of private landowners. The trailhead offers access to BLM hiking trails that is close to Lewistown. A portion of the trail is closed due...
At 5,676 feet, Little Black Peak, the primary source of the surrounding lava flow, is the only feature rising significantly above the surrounding flat plain.
The Little Book Cliffs Wilderness Study Area is characterized by gently-sloping plateaus, various small canyons, and four major canyon systems: Main Canyon, Coal Canyon, Cottonwood Canyon and Spring Canyon. These four larger systems are also accompanied by many smaller side...
The Little Chuckwalla Mountains Wilderness is 28,034 acres. Rugged mountains surrounded by a large, gently sloping bajada laced with a network of washes describes the terrain and landforms found within the Little Chuckawalla Mountains Wilderness. To the north, a bajada...
In Idaho, BLM manages nearly 6,000 acres of public lands in the Little City of Rock Wilderness Study Area. The Mount Bennett Hills are a belt of rolling foothills between the Sawtooth Mountains to the north and the Snake River...