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Due to standing hazard trees, the Grandview Boat-in Camp is closed to overnight and day use until further notice. Please contact Seattle City Light at (206) 858-3061 with any questions, or email [email protected]. The waters of Boundary Reservoir back up...
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...
The 640-acre Box Recreation Area is a highly scenic, rugged area that is very popular for technical rock climbing and bouldering. The five cliffs on either side of this box canyon provide popular rock climbing for even highly skilled technical...
The Doerner Fir is one of the largest coastal Douglas-fir trees in the world. Winding roads take you through the beautiful forest to this site 50 miles from Coos Bay, in the Coast Range Mountains. Once at the trailhead, take...
Established in 1854, Fort Craig was one of the largest and most important frontier forts in the West. Set in the rugged beauty of Socorro County, NM, it was one of eight forts situated along the primary north-south road in...
A terrific birding place with 147 species listed with half considered common to the area. Four separate sections provide habitat for migratory and nesting waterfowl, non-game birds, mammals, and fishes. The areas cannot be seen from the highway, so it...
The Nambe Badlands Trail consists of two loops that cover about 5 miles of rolling terrain with several steep pitches. There are also excellent views of colorful eroded badlands. To learn more about the area and ways you can support...
This unimproved road starts at mile 254 on the east side of the Richardson Highway. This network of trails and roads provides access to stocked lakes and amazing views of the Alaska Range and Delta River. Unimproved campsites exist that...
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.
The Redfield Canyon Wilderness (6,600 acres) is in southeastern Arizona and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. In 1990, the Redfield Canyon Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System established by...
The Dalton Highway stretches 414 miles across northern Alaska from Livengood (84 miles north of Fairbanks) to Deadhorse and the oilfields of Prudhoe Bay. Built to allow for construction of the trans-Alaska oil pipeline in the 1970s, this mostly gravel...
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...
The Fishhooks Wilderness, (10,500 acres) in Arizona, is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. In 1990, this wilderness became part of the now over 109-million-acre National Wilderness Preservation System established by the Wilderness Act of 1964. In wilderness, you...
The North Santa Teresa Wilderness (5,800 acres) in Arizona is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. In 1990, the North Santa Teresa Wilderness became part of the now over 109-million-acre National Wilderness Preservation System established by the Wilderness Act...
The Sand Flats Recreation Area (SFRA) near Moab, Utah is a nationally significant public lands treasure at the heart of the Colorado Plateau. A high plain of slickrock domes, bowls and fins, it rises in the east to meet the...
Those folks seeking true adventure can find it floating Beaver Creek Wild and Scenic River. Beaver Creek Wild and Scenic River is a Class I, clear water river, with only a few short sections of class II water that flows...
Overview Harper Lake Subregion covers nearly 115,000 acres of mixed public and private lands. Located northwest of Barstow in the Harper Basin, large mountain ranges surround the basin, with protruding hills of basement rocks exposed throughout the region. Its desert...
The Swansea Wilderness (16,400 acres) in Arizona, is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. In 1990, the Swansea Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System established by the Wilderness Act of 1964...
The Gooseberry Badlands Scenic Overlook provides visitors with panoramic view of colorful desert and endless blue sky. The colors of the soil, which mysteriously change with the seasons, accentuate the grotesque and intricately carved rock formations, inviting further exploration along...
The Rawhide Mountains Wilderness in Arizona is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. In 1990, the Rawhide Mountains Wilderness became part of the now over 109-million-acre National Wilderness Preservation System established by the Wilderness Act of 1964. The 38,470-acre...
The Three Rivers Petroglyphs are outstanding examples of prehistoric Jornada Mogollon rock art. The basaltic ridge rising above the Three Rivers Valley contains over 21,000 petroglyphs, including masks, sunbursts, wildlife, handprints, and geometric designs. The number and concentration of petroglyphs...
Overview BLM manages more than 90,000 acres of public lands in the Bruneau-Jarbidge Rivers Wilderness. The Owyhee Canyonlands is a huge and remote area of eastern Oregon, southwestern Idaho and northern Nevada. Hidden within this vast high desert plateau are...
The 12-mile long Garnet Back Country Byway climbs 2,000 feet through the scenic Garnet Range to Garnet Ghost Town. Thanks to extensive preservation efforts, the 30 buildings in this historic town look much the same as they did in 1895...
The McKittrick Canyon Wilderness Study Area (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...
This trail ascends to Fish Lake within the Widow Mountain Wilderness Study Area. The scenic alpine lake contains cutthroat trout and is the headwaters for the Little North Fork of the Clearwater River. Undeveloped camping is allowed. From Forest Service...
A graded county road provides access to the east Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness boundary. Creek crossings and seasonal road conditions may necessitate high-clearance or four-wheel-drive vehicles. Winter and summer flooding make the road impassable to all vehicles. Call the Safford Field...
The La Cueva Non-Motorized Trail System covers approximately 2,200 acres with more than 15 miles of maintained trails. Conveniently located near the city limits of Carlsbad, the non-motorized trails were developed in the mid-1990s in partnership with the local biking...
Overview This 485,000-acre area, located along 81 miles of the Snake River, is home to the densest population of nesting birds of prey in North America and perhaps the world. Approximately 800 pairs of hawks, eagles, falcons, and owls nest...
This heavily-timbered, isolated mountain range rises abruptly from the surrounding plains, providing habitat for a unique mix of mountain and prairie wildlife. Many species found infrequently in eastern Montana are found here. Bighorn sheep can often be seen on the...
Located at mile 101.5 of the Richardson Highway, this road provides access to the Klutina River and Klutina Lake. This road is a 17 (b) easement through native owned lands. Allowable uses for this 60-foot easement are travel by motor...
The East Fork High Rock Canyon Wilderness (52,618 acres) consists of a large area of broad volcanic uplands dissected by the deeply cut drainages of High Rock and the East Fork of High Rock Canyons (also known as Pole Canyon)...
Casamero Pueblo is small Chacoan Outlier located against the majestic backdrop of the brilliant red sandstone cliffs of Tecolote (Owl) Mesa. Look for the large "owl's eyes" that give the mesa its name. The pueblo contains 22 ground floor rooms...
The 97,880-acre Eagletail Mountains Wilderness in Arizona is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. In 1990, it became part of the National Wilderness Preservation System established by the Wilderness Act of 1964. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational...
Embarking from the spectacular Virgin River Gorge, south of St. George, Utah, you can follow 277 miles of paved highways winding through small rural communities to the Navajo Nation Indian Reservation on the east. Scenic overlooks and historic and prehistoric...
Millions of years of Earth’s history unfold in San Lorenzo Canyon, a picturesque area of sandstone cliffs, arches, and hoodoos. The cottonwoods indicate there may have been a reliable water source at one time in the area. The area has...
Four National Historic Trails (NHTs), the Oregon, Mormon Pioneer, California, and Pony Express, share the same corridor through central Wyoming known as the South Pass region. This portion of the trail corridor has special significance because it contains many miles...
Horseback rider on the Cathedral Hills Trail System.
Remember your OUTDOOR ETHICS when enjoying your public lands. Please RECREATE RESPONSIBLY. Overview You never know who you might meet at Cathedral Hills! This 10-mile trail system is a haven for hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, and trail runners. Located...
Consisting of the rugged slopes of the Dos Cabezas Mountains, elevations range from 4,080 feet to 7,500 feet, allowing for a variety of plant and animal life, as well as excellent recreational opportunities. Visitors will find a diverse terrain consisting...
The 5,080-acre Coyote Mountains Wilderness is located 40 miles southwest of Tucson, Arizona in Pima County. The wilderness includes the Coyote Mountains with their rugged peaks, massive, rounded bluffs, sheer cliff faces, and large open canyons. The vegetation includes palo...
More than 800 acres of fun is waiting for off-road enthusiasts at the Dunes Vehicle Recreation Area south of Farmington. The off-highway vehicle area contains a wide variety of topography including large sand dunes, steep to gentle hillsides, and sandy...
The Prehistoric Trackways National Monument was established in 2009 to conserve, protect, and enhance the unique and nationally-important paleontological, scientific, educational, scenic, and recreational resources and values of the Robledo Mountains in southern New Mexico. The Monument includes a major...
Visit the red- and cream-colored sandstone cliffs and experience the natural wonders of the Mohave Desert just 17 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip. Red Rock National Conservation Area features world-class climbing, miles of hiking trails, a 13-mile scenic...
Ponderosa pine above the South Fork John Day River
This gravelled Back Country Byway parallels the Wild and Scenic South Fork John Day River through its incised canyon for a distance of 50 miles from its northern terminus at Dayville to the northern border of Malheur National Forest to...
Knolls Special Recreation Management Area is nearly 36,000 acres of sand dunes, hills, and mud flats located in the Great Salt Lake Desert. The Knolls OHV area borders a bombing range. For your safety, please follow the rules below: Stay...
The Rogue River National Recreation Trail has re-opened; see the Rescission of Temporary Closure The Rogue River National Recreation Trail traverses the wild section of the Lower Rogue National Wild and Scenic River along its entire length. Stretching 40 miles...
From a junction with McKay Creek Trail, this trail descends gradually from a ridge top through forest and meadows into the Nome Creek drainage. It crosses the creek before ending at Nome Creek Road and the Bear Creek Trail.
Spring Creek Canyon Wilderness Study Area (WSA) is located in the southeastern corner of Iron County, Utah about 7 miles southwest of Cedar City. The WSA is 4,433 acres and measures approximately 6 miles from north to south and 3...
Little Sahara Recreation Area (LSRA) is 60,000 acres of sagebrush flats, juniper-covered hills, and free moving sand dunes located in Juab County, Utah. Less than a two-hour drive from Salt Lake City, LSRA provides an experience unlike any other for...
Simon Canyon Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) is about 3,900 acres in size and is managed for semi-primitive forms of recreation. It also provides visitors with an alternative to the more highly developed state park sites located nearby. The...
This 17 (b) easement provides foot access to the lower Tonsina River. The trail leads approximately 2 miles to the bluffs of the Tonsina River. This is an excellent hiking trail and the user will be rewarded with splendid views...