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Explore Margies Cove Trail, a 9-mile route through the heart of the 63,200-acre North Maricopa Mountains Wilderness in the Sonoran Desert National Monument!

In Idaho, BLM manages nearly 6,000 acres of public lands in the Marshall Mountain Wilderness Study Area. Here you will find outstanding opportunities for solitude and opportunities for backcountry camping, hiking, backpacking, hunting, wildlife observation, photography and sightseeing.

This site is managed in partnership with the LDS Church who is the primary land owner at the site. Obey all signs and information. The Martin Handcart Company, the last handcart expedition to attempt the Trail in 1856, forded the...

There's a hidden jewel on the east side of the Cascade Mountains. Here, there are over 4,000 acres where mountain bikers and horseback riders share the space but not the trails.

The Mathers WSA is located in eastern New Mexico, about 40 miles east of Roswell. The area is on the edge of the southern part of the Great Plains and at the northern end of a 6-10 mile wide belt...

Matthews Recreation Area is accessed by gravel road and features a number of picnic tables, grills and a covered dining area. The Yellowstone River can be accessed by canoe or kayak; however no improved boat launch facilities are present. Fishing...

Facilities: 23 tent/trailer campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, no hookups. Lost Coast Trailhead and parking area. Wheelchair accessible. No OHV access.

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...

Explore the Cotterel Mountains or hunt for upland birds and deer near this semi-developed camping destination. McClendon Spring was a favorite resting place for emigrants along the California Trail.

McCoy Flats Mountain Bike Trail System, located at the edge of the Uinta Basin west of Vernal, UT, offers 35 miles of interconnecting loops for riders of all skill levels. The trail system provides an ideal mix of flowing single...

The McCullough Peaks WSA encompasses 25,210 acres of BLM-administered land, 640 acres of split-estate land, and 640 acres of state-owned land. The WSA consists of the badlands that form the north slope of the McCullough Peaks. The terrain is characterized...

Hike along a stream bed for several miles to the Colorado River in search of rock art sites among outstanding scenery. Please be considerate of this fragile desert canyon - All the rock art can be seen without leaving the...

The McGregor Range includes over 606,000 acres of withdrawn public lands on the west side of Otero Mesa. These lands are jointly managed by the BLM and the U.S. Army, in accordance with the Military Lands Withdrawal Act of 1999...

McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area is one of BLM Colorado's premiere desert recreation areas.

From a junction with McKay Creek Trail, this trail descends gradually from a ridge top through forest and meadows into the Nome Creek drainage in Alaska.

In Alaska, the McKay Creek Trail is maintained in the winter and is popular for snowmobiling, skiing, dog mushing, and fat biking.

The McKittrick Canyon WSA is located in southern New Mexico, approximately 40 miles southwest of Carlsbad. It is contiguous with the Guadalupe Escarpment WSA (managed by the U.S. Forest Service). McKittrick Canyon contains Chihuahuan Desert grassland and scrub, including creosote...

Recommended Users: Mountain Bikers, Hikers. Singletrack trail. 0.05 miles in length. Difficulty: Easy/Easiest. McMullin Trail starts on the left just after the crossed the stepover at the trailhead. It is very short and leads to Cordura Trail. Turning left leads...

Located at the south end of the Mt. Wilson volcanic caldera, this scenic area offers a variety of camping and outdoor pleasures. A popular camping area for users of Eagle Valley Reservoir. There are two camping areas in the upper...

The Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA) offers 13.4 miles of hiking trails, 7 miles of horseback riding trails and 6.6 miles of mountain biking trails. It is the site of 2 fishing ponds (one of which is universally accessible)...

The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Lower Potomac Field Station (LPFS) is located on Mason Neck in Fairfax County, Virginia. The Lower Potomac Field Station manages about 1300 acres across two Special Recreation Management Area (SRMAs): Meadowood SRMA in Virginia...

Situated on the banks of the Deschutes Wild and Scenic River, Mecca Flat Campground is located just a mile and a half from Oregon State Highway 26 near Warm Springs. The site features 13 individual campsites and one group use...

Closure Notice: The Mecca Hills Wilderness will be temporarily closed for ceremonial use by local Tribes. The closure will begin at 6 am Monday, January 6, 2025 and will end at 5 pm on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. The area...

The Medicine Lodge WSA encompasses 7,740 acres of BLM-administered land with no private or state inholdings. The WSA consists of spectacular canyon walls towering 1,000 feet above Medicine Lodge Creek. Elevations range between 5,100 and 8,500 feet. The area includes...

There are 11 miles of single-track trails that are open to hiking and biking near Meeker in northwestern Colorado.

Overview The Merced River Recreation Management Area is a very special place just downstream from Yosemite. It is well known for excellent whitewater boating, wildflower viewing, camping, swimming, and recreational gold panning/prospecting. Bird watching is good throughout the area most...

New: BLM to begin boundary fence construction at Mescalero Sands OHV Area. Beginning Oct. 21 through approximately Nov. 30, the boundary fence at Mescalero Sands OHV Area will be under construction. OHV riders, please ride responsibly and stay alert to...

The Mesita Blanca WSA is located in western New Mexico. It is characterized by rolling grasslands broken by isolated sandstone and basalt mesas. Vegetation consists of grasslands and piсon-juniper woodlands. The 500-foot Red Hill Cinder Cone and lava flow provides...

The Mesquite Wilderness consists of portions of the Mesquite Mountains, Mesquite Valley, and the Clark Mountain Range. Numerous small caves are found in the porous rock of the Clark Mountains. Dominant vegetation ranges from the creosote brush sage association on...

Recommended Users: Mountain Bikers, Hikers, Equestrians. Route. 0.06 miles in length. Difficulty: Easy/Easiest. This trail is a connector. Wide and sandy, it connects the Anasazi and Red Reef East trails. For just under a 1 mile loop, take the Red...

The Mexican Mountain trailhead is a great short back pack trip that hikers can explore Mexican Mountain, Nates Canyon, and Horse Thief pass. The hike is along the San Rafael river and offers stunning views of Mexican Mountain WSA.

Opportunities for hiking and outdoor classroom learning. Enjoy viewing of geology, plants, and wildlife in a natural landscape. Mica Mine is a 2.6 miles round trip within Ladder Canyon. Motorized and mechanized use is not allowed. Easy access from Grand...

Mickey Hot Springs went quietly unnoticed until 1992 when one of the bubbling spots became a mini-geyser. It reached 6-8 feet high and received national attention as the only natural geyser in Oregon.

Just minutes northwest of the fast-growing urban environment of Redmond, delight in the trailside pool at Steelhead Falls or challenge yourself to a short but strenuous hike at Scout Camp trail.

Astride a blue-ribbon trout stream, this remote and picturesque campground features five camping sites with fire rings, restroom and drinking water. Use of the area is free with a 14-day limit on camping (as on all public lands). The Middle...

Mendocino County. The Red Mountain unit is 75 miles south of Eureka, California and three miles northeast of Leggett, California. The Cahto Peak unit is 100 miles south of Eureka, California and 10 miles west of Laytonville, California. These two...

Not only does Middle Fork Trail provide access to the Gulkana Wild and Scenic River, it provides outstanding views of Paxson Lake and the surrounding hills in Alaska.

In Wyoming, Miles Landing is a day-use area, popular for picnicking, bank fishing and boating.

Explore over 200 Early Cretaceous dinosaur tracks and several fossil bones along two short, interpretive trails through scenic Mill Canyon’s slickrock and desert washes.

Several trailheads in the Boise Foothills offer opportunities to link trails to create a hike or ride to suit your needs. Miller Gulch, located a short distance up Bogus Basin Road, offers options for a short loop or an all...

Nestled along the clear waters of Rock Creek, Millpond’s lush forest gives way to spacious grassy areas, great for day-use and running the kids and dogs, with play and swimming areas.

Millsite Reservoir west of Ferron in (Emery Country) and is located at the mouth of Ferron Canyon. Millsite is a large impoundment of a midelevation desert at its interface with high, mountainous plateau and high bluffs providing a spectacular backdrop...

Over 100 years ago, emigrants on the Oregon Trail passed through what is now the Milner Historic Recreation Area, creating ruts as they traveled through the soft soil of the area. Some of the emigrants chose to camp here, resting...

In a beautiful spot near the Continental Divide in central Wyoming, Miner's Delight is a silent witness to the heyday of Wyoming's gold mining era. One of the state's earliest communities--gold was discovered there in 1868--the BLM-managed ghost town yields...

The 3.3-mile trail was the first BLM recreation site developed in Idaho in 1963. In 1982, the trail was designed as a National Recreation Trail and offers an invigorating hike and stunning views of Lake Coeur d'Alene. An interpretive trail...

Remember your OUTDOOR ETHICS when enjoying your public lands. Please RECREATE RESPONSIBLY. Overview The El Mirage OHV Recreation Area is managed by the BLM’s Barstow Field Office (BAFO) and encompasses 27,275 acres with recreation opportunities for motorcycles, ATVs, trucks, cars...

This is a short trail that traverses downhill through a dense forested area to Mirror Lake. The trail surface is natural dirt and rock with a moderate trail rating with the elevation ranging from 5760-6200 feet. Undeveloped camping is allowed...

A popular local fishing destination near Yuma, Mittry Lake provides excellent opportunities for both shore and boat angling for largemouth bass, sunfish, and catfish.

The Moab Brands Trails are just north of Moab. The original trail names are based on cattle brands and spell out M-O-A-B. Over the past few years many new trails have been added to the area bringing the total up...

The Moab Rim Trail is a very tough and popular Jeep trail that is also adored by hikers. The trail follows the Jeep trail up to a panoramic view of the Moab Valley, Arches National Park and the usually snowcapped...