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In Idaho, BLM manages over 4,000 acres of public lands in the Little Wood River Wilderness Study Area. Characterized by mountainous terrain cut by steep drainages, the Little Wood River is lined with cottonwoods and willows. The area supports year-round...
The Logandale Trails System (LTS) contains over 200 miles of trails, suitable for a variety of OHV types, as well as hiking and horseback riding. Be sure to respect the land and its resources during your visit. Otherwise, the LTS...
OverviewLong Valley Campground is a remote, primitive campground located within Chimney Peak Recreation Area and is cherry stemmed out of Domelands Wilderness. The campground contains 13 sites, picnic tables, fire rings, and primitive pit toilets. There is no potable water...
This trail is part of a 45 mile network collectively referred to as the Marble Creek Trail System providing access to and through the Widow Mountain Wilderness Study Area. The area has an intermingled ownership and is jointly administered by...
Within the Turtle Mountains Wilderness is located the Turtle Mountain National Natural Landmark an area of land recognized for its exceptional geological value and an area held in high spiritual value by the Native American Tribes of the Southwest. Mexican...
Notice: Hunting and target shooting are prohibited at the Lost Coast Headlands. OverviewThe Lost Coast Headlands are located along the coastal bluffs south of the mouth of the Eel River, approximately 280 miles north of San Francisco, 25 miles south...
Recommended Users: Equestrians, Hikers, Mountain Bikers. Two-track trail. 1 mile in length. Difficulty: Easy/Easiest. The Lower Graveyard Trail is an old road that follows sections of the Graveyard Wash.
Visitors to lower range creek come for many reasons, to enjoy a hike in a wilderness setting, view wildlife, and experience a connection to the past by viewing intact remnants of the prehistoric Fremont occupation of the area. The BLM...
In Idaho, BLM manages 3,500 acres of public lands in the Lower Salmon Falls Creek Wilderness Study Area. The WSA consists of 16-mile long, 1/2-mile wide canyon that carries Salmon Falls. This vertical-walled meandering canyon dissects the Antelope Pocket lava...
The Mallo Trail is somewhat unique in that it passes through several vegetative zones including riparian, aspen, spruce/fir, ponderosa pine, grassland, bare rock, and shrub communities. Several points along the trail afford vistas of the Black Hills, and wildlife is...
La Ventana Arch at El Malpais National Conservation Area
The El Malpais National Conservation Area (NCA) was established in 1987 to protect nationally significant geological, archaeological, ecological, cultural, scenic, scientific, and wilderness resources surrounding the Zuni-Bandera volcanic field. El Malpais translates to "the badlands" in Spanish. The NCA includes...
Overview Quietly isolated, Manly Peak stands at 7,196 feet on the boundary between Death Valley National Park and Manly Peak Wilderness. The Wilderness is comprised entirely of jagged ridges and deep canyons within the Panamint Mountains. Vegetation alters as you...
Recommended Users: Mountain Bikers, Hikers, Equestrians. Singletrack trail. 0.04 miles in length. Difficutly: Easy/Easiest. This trail is a connector between the Anasazi and Red Reef East trails. For just under a 1 mile loop, take the Red Reef East Trail...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
McMillan Spring Campground sits in a Ponderosa Pine forest on a large flat with expansive views. It is regularly used by many visitors, but seems to be a favorite among big game hunters in the fall. McMillan Spring Campground is...
Alkali Creek Horsecamp (11 acres) contains six fee camping units, restrooms, water, picnic tables, fire rings, grills, and horse tie lines. Alkali Creek Horsecamp is open from May 15 to September 30. Exception: The campground is closed three weeks during...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
Located within the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area, photographers come from all over the country to capture this amazing view. The Arch Loop Trail was created in partnership with the Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association and the Alabama Hills Stewardship Group.
Explore the 7-mile Mohave & Milltown Railroad Motorized Trail, perfect for OHV and equestrian use not far from Oatman and Route 66! It runs parallel to a non-motorized trail.
Access 7-mile motorized and non-motorized trails near Bullhead City! After plentiful winter rain, wildflowers sometimes bloom from February through April.
Afton Canyon within the Mojave Trails Naitonal Monument
The Mojave Trails National Monument spans 1.6 million acres of federal lands, including more than 350,000 acres of already Congressionally-designated wilderness, managed by the Bureau of Land Management between Barstow and Needles, California. It is a stunning mosaic of rugged...
Perfect for hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders and trail runners! The Monolith Garden Trail is an easy to moderate trail that explores the Mohave Desert in the Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area.
Located next to the Powder River, this site contains a semi-developed, yet primitive, campground popular for fall hunting camps, but beautiful to camp in year round. BLM managed lands are nearby providing hunting and many other recreational activities. Moorhead Campground...
The eastern portion of the Turtle Mountains is dominated by Mopah Peak. Standing 3,675 feet above sea level, the peak is the remnant of an ancient vocano, eroded to form a massive, reddish pinnacle. Mopah Peak is considered one of...
This campground (4 primitive campsites) along scenic Morgan Creek offers a diverse terrain that creates an excellent songbird habitat. Sparrows, thrashers and wrens flit in the sagebrush, and juncos, kinglets and nutcrackers shelter in the forest. Big game in the...
The deep canyon of the Snake River, with its crags and crevices and thermal updrafts, is home to the greatest concentration of nesting birds of prey in North America and perhaps, the world. The BLM's mission at the Morley Nelson...
The 30,760-acre Mount Tipton Wilderness provides a wide range of hiking, backpacking, photography, horseback riding, and mountain climbing opportunities north of Kingman.
The rounded contours of the Alabamas form a sharp contrast between the glacially chiseled ridges of the Sierra peaks to the west. Both geologic features were shaped by the same uplifting occurring 100 million years ago. The hills have been...
The Muddy Mountain Environmental Education Area is a popular recreation area south of Casper, Wyoming, great for watching wildlife, mountain biking, hiking, and primitive camping.
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.
Nerfertiti offers a put in for floating the Green River (8 river miles), trailhead for backpacking/equestrian users and prehistoric petroglyphs. Aea includes two outhouses.r
New Castle Extensive Recreation Management area is abundant in recreational opportunities. Mountain biking has become prevalent, though all trails are open to horseback and hikers as well. The Colorow trail is in the heart of the area, providing trail users...
The New Fork Campground at 6,800 feet is located adjacent to the beautiful New Fork River. This site provides a put in-takeout point for river float trips. There are 2 camping sites, a vault toilet, 2 picnic tables and a...
The North Algodones Dunes Wilderness encompasses more than 26,000 acres. Other specially designated areas found within this wilderness include the Imperial Sand Hills National Natural Landmark and the Algodones Outstanding Natural Area. The Wilderness is divided into two distinct zones...
BLM manages more than 43,000 acres of public lands in the North Fork Owyhee 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...