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Visit the Agua Fria National Monument north of Phoenix. Explore the region's rich human history, hike the Badger Springs Trail to the Agua Fria River, travel Bloody Basin Road, and more.
The high wall, needle-like spires of the Organ Mountains curve dramatically around a semicircle of Chihuahuan Desert habitat at the Aguirre Spring Campground.
Alien Run consists of three looped mountain bike trails that cover over 15 miles. The area contains a rumored UFO crash site. The short and long loops are intermediate, and the Outer Limits Trail is more technical.
The Antelope WSA is an open landscape that provides 360-degree views of rolling desert prairie. It is adjacent to the San Pasqual Wilderness, which is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This area is home to both antelope...
East of Lake Havasu City, explore the 15,400-acre Aubrey Peak Wilderness Area's hiking, backpacking, photography, and other outdoor activities in a scenic Mohave/Sonoran Desert transition zone.
In the Agua Fria National Monument north of Phoenix, the Badger Springs Trail leads down the Badger Springs Wash to the Agua Fria River canyon, an area rich in archaeological history.
Overview In the early 1980s, the Baker Dam Recreation Area was developed to take advantage of the recreational opportunities provided by the reservoir. Increased public demand led to an expansion of the recreation area in 1994 that included enlarging the...
Overview Open year-round; visitors come for the spectacular rock climbing adjacent to the campground. Approximately 15 miles north of Cañon City, Colorado, The Bank Campground overlooks Shelf Road and is located at an approximate elevation of 6890 feet. The Bank...
Betty's Kitchen Watchable Wildlife Viewing Area and National Recreation Trail south view
Explore the Betty's Kitchen Watchable Wildlife Viewing Area and National Recreation Trail near Yuma, Arizona. Enjoy wildlife observation, picnicking, and fishing throughout the year.
Whether you're into hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, photography, nature study or other fun activities, the 21,000-acre Big Horn Mountains Wilderness west of Phoenix has something for everyone.
Visitors to Big Pines like camping, picnicking and motorized watercraft use in the half-mile long pool above Roza dam. During the quieter months, enjoy wildlife viewing, hiking, hunting, and fishing.
Fish, kayak, hike and more along the Bill Williams River in Arizona. This area was once a travel corridor for Native Americans, European explorers, and early settlers.
A remote badlands wilderness with striking hoodoos, petrified wood, and fossil-rich formations from the Late Cretaceous—ideal for hiking, photography, and solitude.
Located in the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area in southeastern Arizona, the Bonita Creek Watchable Wildlife Viewing Area offers excellent birding.
Overview This Campground is on a First Come - First Serve Basis, vistors are required to physically be at the campground to purchase and claim a site. You must also occupy the area the day you pay for it, no...
The Carrizozo Lava Flow WSA is located in central New Mexico. This lava flow is believed to be one of the most recent lava flows in the continental United States, dating back 1,500 years. This is a flat plain but...
View of the Hualapai Mountains from the Cerbat Foothills
Check out interpretive signs, a view finder, and picnic tables within the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument. Annually, enjoy the California condor release on National Public Lands Day.
The Continental Divide WSA is located in the west-central part of New Mexico. The landmark of this area is Pelona Mountain, rising to 9,212 feet. Rolling grassland gives way to steeper slopes covered in piсon pine woodland and ponderosa pine...
Explore the 6,860-acre Cottonwood Point Wilderness, a backcountry treasure along the Arizona-Utah border. This wild landscape features craggy pinnacles, Navajo sandstone cliffs, and deep canyons.
The Delta River watershed is in the Alaska Range in southcentral Alaska and provides year-round recreational opportunities within its 150,000 acres of land, 160 miles of streams, and 21 lakes.
The Devil's Backbone WSA is characterized by its knife-edged ridges and peaks rising above the surrounding desert grassland. The north contains piсon-juniper while the south is comprised of rocky grasslands. A great number of raptors, including one pair of golden...
View from walking path toward Elkhorn Mountains and Hauser Lake
Overview Devil's Elbow Recreation Area is situated on the picturesque "Devil's Elbow" of Hauser Lake. Just a short drive from Helena, the area offers stunning views of the Big Belt and Elkhorn mountains. The area is overflowing with outdoor adventure...
Overview Located far from any ocean, the St. Anthony Sand Dunes appears as a rolling sea of sand on the eastern edge of Idaho’s volcanic Snake River Plain. These vast dunes are the largest in Idaho. They blanket an area...
Take a self-guided tour around what was once a thriving boomtown of the Wild West! Fairbank is located within the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area in Arizona.
Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area
The Fort Stanton - Snowy River Cave NCA was established in 2009 to protect and, conserve the unique subterranean cave resources of the Fort Stanton - Snowy River Cave system.
Visit the 23,000-acre Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area! Explore four perennial waterways, scenic canyons, miles of trails, and primitive roads.
Remember your OUTDOOR ETHICS when enjoying your public lands. Please RECREATE RESPONSIBLY. Overview The BLM, Greenwood Creek River Access location provides access to the South Fork of the American River. It serves as a take-out for the Coloma to Greenwood...
A photo of Beaver River within the Hanging Rock Campground
Overview Hanging Rock Campground is located just off of Highway 21 between the towns of Beaver and Minerville, UT. The campground has six campsites all located alongside the scenic Beaver River. Along with the scenery that the river provides, it...
Explore the San Pedro Trail! Hereford Trailhead provides hiking, biking, and horseback riding access to the trail in the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area in Arizona.
Overview Holter Lake Campground is situated on the picturesque Holter Lake in west central Montana. The site is located approximately 45 miles north of Helena, Montana, along the Missouri River. The area offers stunning views of the Sleeping Giant Wilderness...
Overview Due to the extensive damage sustained in the 2021 Tamarack Fire, Indian Creek Campground is CLOSED at this time and will remain closed until the area can be made safe for public access and facilities can be rebuilt. Updated...
Overview This Campground is on a First Come - First Serve Basis, vistors are required to physically be at the campground to purchase and claim a site. You must also occupy the area the day you pay for it, no...
Explore the T.K. Jones Campground and Boat Launch on the backwaters of the Colorado River directly above Imperial Dam. Enjoy over 100 campsites, a paved boat launch, picnic tables, and more.
Views along the Slate River at Oh Be Joyful Campground
Overview Approximately 5 miles from Crested Butte, Colorado, Oh Be Joyful Campground is a 30-unit campground along the Slate River. The campground itself gets its name from nearby Oh Be Joyful Creek that features massive waterfalls and colorful wildflowers in...
Entry into the monument is by reservation only, Thursdays through Mondays between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Visitors are asked to exit the monument by 4:00 p.m. Visitors may make reservations at Recreation.gov for dates through June 29, 2026. Please...
Overview of Ken's Lake Campground with red rock cliffs lining the horizon.
Overview ATTENTION: Loop A campsites are available by reservation only through Recreation.gov. Reservations can be made the day of, up to 6 months in advance from anywhere service is available. This is the only option, cash and check payments are...
Introduction Welcome to your public lands! Lake Vermilion is one of the largest lakes in Minnesota, with over 40,000 surface acres, 1200 miles of shoreline, and 365 islands. BLM Northeastern States District manages 86 public islands in Lake Vermilion and...
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...
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.