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Kane Creek Recreation Area is located west of the town of Moab, Utah. It provides visitors with access to camping, group camp sites, and world-class mountain bike and OHV trails. Popular trail systems include Amasa Back, Hymasa, Hunter Canyon Rim...
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...
Overview The Ken's Lake Group Sites are ideal for those wishing to be close to Moab, but away from the local highways. The lake offers swimming, paddle-boarding, limited boating (electric motors only), and fishing. Hiking, equestrian, and 4WD trails are...
Like most other mountain ranges in the Great Basin, the Confusion Range rises abruptly above the surrounding desert valleys. The Range differs from other Great Basin ranges in that the summit portion is almost a plateau, a hilly upland with...
Campsites are located along the banks of the Colorado River, nestled between massive canyon walls. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The campground accommodates tents and small RVs only. Eleven of the sites are walk-in only tent...
See website, Richfield RMP, FAMS, or brochures. This popular picnic site offers rest rooms, picnic tables, a grill and some interesting interpretation for the Old Spanish National Historic Trail as well as the Paiute Trail. Unload your machine at the...
Klondike Bluffs has long been a popular mountain biking area. All of the trails are also open to hikers. The area offers exceptional views into Arches National Park and unique paleontological and mining history. in 2011 the BLM and Grand...
Klondike Bluffs has long been a popular mountain biking area. All of the trails are also open to hikers. The area offers exceptional views into Arches National Park and unique paleontological and mining history. in 2011 the BLM and Grand...
Klonzo is a new trail system to the Moab Field Office. These trails, built in 2012, are an excellent new system with a good mix of trail surfaces at an intermediate skill level. Many of the trails are a dirt...
Knolls Special Recreation Management Area is nearly 36,000 acres of sand dunes, hills, and mud flats located in the Great Salt Lake Desert make a perfect OHV play area. Off-road fun is waiting, but stay within the boundaries, the Knolls...
Discover one of Colorado's and Utah's premiere mountain bike trails. Stretching 140 miles with elevations that rise to 8,400 feet, this trail is made up of improved roads, four-wheel-drive roads, and single-track roads. Kokopelli's Trail begins at the Loma boat...
"Kolob Creek starts as the outlet for Kolob reservoir to the north. This spectacular section of the stream contains world class features such as deeply incised canyons hundreds of feet deep, large waterfalls, deep plunge pools and awesome hanging gardens...
Koosharem Reservoir is a small shallow lake formed by damming Otter Creek above Grass Valley. The reservoir shoreline is privately/publicly owned and administered by the BLM and the Koosharem Irrigation Company with public access. The water level fluctuates seasonally and...
Koosharem Reservoir is located at 6995 ft. The reservoir is at one end of the justly popular Paiute ATV trail. For those who wish to pursue more contemplative activities, the reservoir is stocked with trout, and there is trail access...
How to Obtain a Permit Permits may be downloaded from BLM.gov and emailed to [email protected]. A copy of the permit the user has submitted to the BLM must be in the trip leader's possession while in Labyrinth Canyon and all...
Lake Mountains is a small mountain range with canyons, rocky outcrops and pinyon-junipers that overlooks Utah Lake with views of the Wasatch Mountains spanning for miles. Located only thirty minutes from Saratoga Springs, UT, this accessible area offers opportunities for...
With proximity to Zion National Park, the Lambs Knoll Climbing site features stunning views of the Kolob Terrace and convenient access to outstanding recreation. The sandstone crag boasts more than 25 established routes of varying difficulty as well as a...
Eight walk-in campsites are located adjacent to the Lambs Knoll Climbing Site Trailhead. The sites have no vehicle access and are available for tent camping only. They’re available on a first come, first serve basis. Occupancy is limited to 14...
During the Formative Period (ca. 700 B.C. to A.D. 1200) the indigenous people (labeled by archaeologists as Ancestral Puebloans or Virgin Anasazi) became corn and bean farmers who irrigated their crops by diverting water from streams like the Santa Clara...
La Verkin Creek is a beautiful and significant creek that begins its journey at the southern boundary of Zion National Park. Smith Creek, nonetheless beautiful, has its origins within the Red Butte Wilderness. The area surrounding the confluence of these...
At 445 acres, LaVerkin Creek is the largest of four BLM managed Wilderness areas that border Zion National Park. Its southern boundary with the park is over 1.25 miles long. Like Goose Creek Wilderness, this area consists of steep canyon...
The LaVerkin Creek Wilderness now contains a total of 445 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Utah. In 2009 the LaVerkin Creek Wilderness became part of the...
Five separate campgrounds with 105 sites are located in a scenic, red rock valley popular with ATV, UTV and 4WD users. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis and each can accommodate 10 people and two vehicles. One...
Overview The Ledge Group Campsites are ideal for visitors looking to explore vehicle backcountry routes in the area. Access to the Ledge Campground is down a tight, steep switchback and over several creek crossings on a gravel/dirt road. It is...
Recommended Users: Mountain Bikers, Hikers, Equestrians. Two-track trail. 1.44 miles in length. Difficulty: Moderate/More Difficult. To reach Leeds Reef Trail, follow White Reef Trail from the trailhead for 0.17 miles and turn right. Leeds Reef Trail parallels White Reef Trail...
Links Flats was designated an instant study area for it's supplemental values related to a wild horse ranges, scenic values, and an associated plat population which at one point was thought to be ungrazed.
Little Grand Canyon trailhead serves as the starting or ending point for those hiking through the Little Grand Canyon. The trailhead is located past the Swinging Bridge and .8 miles west of the Buckhorn Draw Rd. This hike explores the...
The WSA is dominated by Mt. Ellsworth and Mt. Holmes, two mountain peaks which are bodies of igneous rocks that intruded and deformed overlying sedimentary layers. In the northern and eastern portions of the area there are high, narrow mesas...
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...
Overview Lone Mesa Group Sites are ideal for large gatherings such as school groups or family reunions. Within close proximity to national parks and open space, outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and four-wheel drive tours in...
Lonesome Beaver Campground lies in the middle of Sawmill Basin and sits at an elevation of over 8,000 feet, Due to road conditions the campground can be challenging to access. However, the setting and experience is worth the drive. Lonesome...
Length of Hike: 1.2 miles one-way from the Poison Spider parking lot to base of arch. Type of Hike: Hiking-only trail marked by signs, rock cairns and small painted dashes on slickrock. Area Attractions: Great views of Behind the Rocks...
A large arch located south of Moab which was an important navigational landmark along the Old Spanish National Historic Trail. Located in Grand County, Utah.
The WSA is contiguous with a recent addition to Arches National Park. The WSA surrounds deep canyons which are bordered by colorful Summerville, Entrada and Navajo sandstone canyon walls. Desert shrub-sagebrush vegetation covers most of the WSA with the rest...
The Lower Black Box can be deadly and should be only attempted by experienced canyoneers. The hike is located in the Mexican Mountain WSA. The San Rafael River carved this narrow canyon hike with walls 400 feet high. In this...
The 6.0 mile round trip hike to the 126 foot lower falls is on a developed trail adjacent to Calf Creek. The hike is moderately difficult due to sandy sections. An interpretive brochure is available at the trailhead. The hike...
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.
Campsites are located along the banks of the Colorado River, offering vistas of the river canyon, Fisher Towers and the area's captivating red rock formations. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Two group sites, Lower Onion Creek...
Overview The Lower Onion Creek Group Sites are located along the banks of the Colorado River. The sites are ideal for small family or group gatherings of 15-30 people (parking is limited and can accomodate only one large RV or...
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...
The Magnificent Seven Trail System (Mag 7) is a very popular new trail system just north of Moab. The system of trails run back and forth along the unique and popular Gemini Bridges Road. Bikers run all sorts of trips...
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...
The Mansard Trail is a roughly five-mile roundtrip out-and-back hiking trail accessed from the Vermilion Cliffs Estates subdivision to the east of Kanab, UT. The trail climbs the Vermilion Cliffs to an alcove filled with unique, approximately 870- to 1,070-year-old...
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...
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...
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...