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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...

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...

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...

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...

Click here for up-to-date information on changes to closures, facilities and services at this LTVA. The Midland Long Term Visitor Area (LTVA) is located eight miles north of the city of Blythe and offers the more traditional open desert dispersed...

Midway Campground is located off of Grey's Well Road and offers visitors areas to camp. Vaulted toilets and dumpsters are available on site.

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.

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...

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...

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...

Overview Facilities: 8 tent campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets. No hookups. Wheelchair accessible. Chemise Mtn. Trailhead. Entire campground may be reserved for overnight group use for $120 per night. Minimum number of people in group is 20...

Overview Rugged and volcanic in origin, the Newberry Mountains rise with relative gentleness toward rather broad and flat tops with elevations ranging from 2,200 feet in the north to 5,100 feet in the south. Deep, mazelike canyons slice through the...

The Nopah Range Wilderness now contains a total of 106,620 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of California. In 1994 the Nopah Range Wilderness became part of the...

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...

This trail is two one-half mile long ( one mile up and back), is adjacent to North Barber creek and leads up to the South Warners Wilderness area.

The North Cow Mountain Recreation Area is located within the Mayacamas Mountains, east of the city of Ukiah and west of the city of Lakeport, in Northwestern California. The recreation management area consists of approximately 26,000 acres of public land...

There are 20 developed sites available on a first come first served basis. The fee is $8 per night for a single site or $11 per night for multiple occupancy. Facilities include potable water, fire rings, picnic tables, RV (up...

Remember your OUTDOOR ETHICS when enjoying your public lands. Please RECREATE RESPONSIBLY. Overview The North Fork American River lies within a deeply incised canyon with the river itself being 2,000 feet to 2,400 feet below the canyon rim. This segment...

Remember your OUTDOOR ETHICS when enjoying your public lands. Please RECREATE RESPONSIBLY. Overview The North Fork Merced River joins the main stem Merced River 7 miles downstream from Briceburg. This is a lovely stream that is perfect for swimming in...

The North Mesquite Mountains Wilderness consists of the broad western end of Sandy Valley and the northern portion of Mesquite Mountains. Rolling brown foothills, a few steeper mountains, and medium sized buttes comprise the reddish-brown geologic features in the wilderness...

The Old Woman Mountains Wilderness now contains a total of 163,616 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of California. In 1994 the Old Woman Mountains Wilderness became part...

The western boundary of the Orocopia Mountains Wilderness is contiguous with the Mecca Hills Wilderness with the exception of the Meccacopia Jeep Trail, which bisects the two wilderness areas. The forces of nature have produced a striking landscape here where...

The Otay Mountain Wilderness has a total of 16,885 acres and is managed by the BLM's Palm Springs-South Coast Field Office. In 1999 the Otay Mountain Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System...

The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCNST or PCT for short) is a continuous hiking and equestrian route extending 2,600 miles from Canada to Mexico. It passes through 23 national forests (including several wilderness areas), 7 national parks, other Federal...

Overview The Pahrump Valley in the north, the Mesquite Valley in the southeast, and the California Valley in the west join forces in this desolate, seldom-visited Wilderness. Alluvial slopes in all three valleys ascend gradually southward into the northern Kingston...

The sandstone formation at Painted Rock has long drawn the attention of Carrizo Plain National Monument visitors. About 3,000 - 4,000 years ago, Native Americans began to paint their sacred images with the alcove of the rock. Not surpisingly, the...

The Palen/McCoy Wilderness now contains a total of 259,009 acres and is managed by the BLM's Palm Springs-South Coast Field Office. All of the Wilderness is in the state of California. In 1994 the Palen/McCoy Wilderness became part of the...

This scenic driving tour climbs from the desert through the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains, before descending again to the desert. The route passes through a series of areas preserved for animal habitat, ranging from desert oasis to snow-capped...

The Palo Verde Mountains Wilderness now contains a total of 30,562 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of California. In 1994 the Palo Verde Mountains Wilderness became part...

Contact the King Range Project Office for updated trail conditions (707) 986-5400. Stop by the Visitor Center on your way to the trailhead at 768 Shelter Cove, Road Whitethorn, CA 95589 to grab a map and chat with King Range...

The El Paso Mountains drop into this Wilderness from the southeast, with Black Mountain, at 5,244 feet, serving as the highest point. From the foot of Black Mountain, the terrain sinks into the Black Hills and gives rise to numerous...

The Picacho Peak Wilderness now contains a total of 8,858 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of California. In 1994 the Picacho Peak Wilderness became part of the...

Overview:The Piedras Blancas Light Station is a historic landmark on California's central cost. Located on a rugged windswept point of land six miles north of Hearst Castle along California's scenic Highway One, the Lighthouse was first illuminated in 1875 and...

Click here for up-to-date information on changes to closures, facilities and services at this LTVA. The area in and around Pilot Knob is rich in both human and natural history. At one time, Patton's troops trained here in preparation for...

Remember your OUTDOOR ETHICS when enjoying your public lands. Please RECREATE RESPONSIBLY. CONGRATULATIONS!! (Read the Press Release) Pine Hill Preserve Manager, Graciela Hinshaw, receives the 2023 Ed Hasty Stewardship Award!! Overview The Pine Hill Preserve is a cooperative conservation effort...

Overview The Pinto Mountains Wilderness is located on Bureau of Land Management lands on the Joshua Tree National Park's northern boundary. The rugged Pinto Mountains rise sharply up from the northern edge of the Pinto Basin, a gigantic alluvial plain...

Overview The Piper, Sylvania, and Inyo Mountains meet in Piper Mountain Wilderness. Alluvial fans cover large portions of the eastern side of the area. Wide, barren plains and dry hills form much of the landscape. The region is divided into...

The Pit River Recreation area is adjacent to the Pit River, has a small campground with eight campsites with tables, metal firerings, and barbeque pits. Amenities include: two single wheelchair accessible restrooms, a kayak launch ramp, and an accessible fishing...

This wilderness area mainly consists of the Piute Mountains with elevations ranging from 2,000 to 4,132 feet. Vegetation consists of creosote bush scrub, which gradually changes into a mixed desert scrub at higher elevations. The dry washes are characterized by...

Overview $5.00 per site per night. No reservations. Pleasant Valley Pit Campground offers 75 RV/tent sites, maximum recommended RV length is 30 feet. Sites include a fire pit, picnic table and a lantern holder. No hook-up, potable water or dump...

Celebrate with us! The Bureau of Land Management would like to invite the public to “Celebrate the Coast,” from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sat. May 18, at Point Arena. This event marks the 10-year anniversary of the inclusion of...

Point Sal is a 77-acre promontory on the coast of northern Santa Barbara County near the north end of Vandenberg Air Force Base. It is a fragile area, with sandy soil and a unique blend of wildlife. Sea lions, mussels...

Overview Rainbow Basin Natural Area is an Area of Critical Environmental Concern with outstanding views and geological and paleontological features.. Many visitors come to see exciting multi-colored rock formations and walk the scenic canyons. A variety of desert adapted wildlife...

Ramhorn Springs is a small water source located in a high desert setting that has been utilized by travelers and ranchers for many years. A 10 unit campground has been constructed adjacent to it. The facilities include an informational kiosk...

Overview Rasor Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area is an exciting and more remote area for the off-highway vehicle user. The area has rolling hills, open valleys, and sand dunes that invite the rider willing to travel to this area. Elevations range...

The Volcanic Tableland offers exceptional bouldering opportunities, because of its unique geologic features formed by the cataclysmic volcanic eruption of the Long Valley Caldera 750,000 y.a. which left a highly dissected landscape of Bishop Tuff. Through time, this once barren...

Know Before You Go Limited Use Area that is within a Desert Tortoise Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) Ride or drive on designated routes only. This is tortoise habitat. Vehicles can crush tortoises and eggs in their burrows and...

Hunting, fishing, and non-commercial trapping are allowed under state and local laws.Pet are allowed, but please keep your pets under control at all times.Horses are permitted, however you may be required to carry feed.

The Rice Valley Wilderness has a total of 41,776 acres and is managed by the BLM's Palm Springs-South Coast Field Office. In 1994 the Rice Valley Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System...