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Jawbone Canyon and Dove Springs OHV Areas are open for public use. The visitor center will remain closed at this time. The BLM encourages responsible, local recreation to avoid putting strain on communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please practice social...

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 scenic Douglas Creek canyon is known for its hunting, fishing, hiking, & dispersed camping, as well as swimming in the deep pools and waterfalls at its south end. Start planning your visit today!

Whether you are exploring by car, motorcycle or bicycle, you'll find a riverside picnic table or camping spot at any of 4 BLM campgrounds located along the Nestucca River National Back Country Byway.

Almost 50 miles of trails offer visitors many opportunities for hiking or horseback riding loops. You can also explore cracked volcanic pressure ridges or walk narrow moat-like cracks in the ground.

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...

The Parowan Gap is an incredible area with a plethora of prehistorical and historical values. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Parowan Gap includes many petroglyphs of native people, markings from Spanish explorers and 19th century pioneers...

The Colorado River headwaters begin in Rocky Mountain National Park in northwest Colorado, about 55 miles from Kremmling. From the trickle of snowmelt starting in the Never Summer Range to the Colorado River Delta near the Gulf of California, the...

Three Peaks Recreation Area has more than 6,000 acres of thrilling terrain where visitors can explore a plethora of outdoor activities like mountain biking, hiking, disc golf, ATV riding, RC car driving, model plane flying, camping, and even horseback riding...

In the White Mountains National Recreation Area in Alaska, Fossil Gap Trail is great for snowmobiling, skiing, dog mushing, snowshoeing, and fat-biking.

A 4‑mile round‑trip hike to Bunting Point with a side wash containing a sandstone boulder that holds preserved theropod dinosaur tracks and expansive red‑rock views.

Thirty miles north of Santa Fe, New Mexico, the snow-fed waters of the Rio del Medio and the Rio Frijoles begin a 2,000-mile journey and a 7,000-foot descent to the Gulf of Mexico. For a time they gather at Santa...

The Outlaw Cave Trail begins at the Outlaw Cave Campground and provides access to the Middle Fork of the Powder River. The 1/2 mile trail descends steeply into Middle Fork Canyon, dropping nearly 500 feet in elevation before intersecting the...

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.

The long, north-south oval of Malpais Mesa (2,300 feet) stands dominant in the middle of this Wilderness area perched at the southern end of the Inyo Mountains. Rugged valleys, deep canyons, sheer mountainsides, and smaller mesas can all be found...

Carved into numerous shallow depressions and canyons and holding a variety of stark volcanic rock faces, the Darwin Plateau stands guard in the northern portion of this Wilderness. In the south, Darwin Falls spills down spectacular Darwin Canyon. Lined with...

Bright Star Canyon encloses Kelso Creek and leaves Sequoia National Forest to cross the southern portion of the Bureau of Land Management's Bright Star Wilderness. In the northwestern portion, Cortez Canyon has been carved out of the Kelso Mountains. In...

The Greenhalgh (pronounced “Green-off”) Trail is a three- to four-mile roundtrip out-and-back hiking and equestrian trail north of Kanab, UT. The trail is named for the Greenhalgh brothers, two local characters who homesteaded the area in the 1900s. There are...

Overview The Fort Sage Off-Highway Vehicle Area is located in the high desert region of northeastern California outside the town of Doyle. The area is about 45 miles south of Susanville, California and 45 miles north of Reno, Nevada. Visitors...

The Susan Creek Day-Use Area is a relaxing location where visitors can enjoy a lunch break and observe the North Umpqua River, try fly-fishing in the waters below, take a nature hike or launch a raft.

The Enchanted Forest Trail is a short scenic trail leading to the Felton Memorial Trail. Both trails offer abundant opportunities to explore a diverse range of environments.

Overview Nestled in the heart of the Sierra Nevada foothills, Case Mountain offers a stunning natural escape for outdoor enthusiasts. Also known as Salt Creek to many locals, the Recreation area has miles of Non Motorized trails that wind through...

Overview A spectacular meeting of land and sea, the King Range National Conservation Area seems to thrust straight out of the surf. King Peak, the highest point at 4,088 feet, is only 3-miles from the ocean. King Range is the...

Hidden Lake is a small water-filled cave peeking out from under a red sandstone cliff. It can be a fun side-trip for visitors to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary or Peek-A-Boo Canyon. The recreation site includes a small picnic area 200...

Enjoy a 19 mile network of trails 30 minutes from Eugene, Oregon. While the most predominant use of the trails is from mountain bikers, equestrian riders, trail runners, and hikers enjoy the trails.

Dark Canyon begins high on the edge of Elk Ridge (8,800 feet in elevation) and ends at 3,700 feet elevation in the desert environment of upper Lake Powell. The Dark Canyon drainage is primarily administered by the U.S. Forest Service...

Countless treasures and adventures await you in the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument southwest of St. George, Utah. In 2014, it received dark sky recognition.

The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area (ONA) is part of the Bureau of Land Management’s 27-million acre National Conservation Lands; and the only complete unit east of the Mississippi River. In close proximity to several million people, and embedded...

The Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone flows through the Shoshone National Forest through the awesome Clarks Fork Canyon into BLM-administered public lands, located just inside the mouth of the canyon. The unparalleled landscape and recreational opportunities create an unforgettable experience...

OverviewAmboy Crater, formed of ash and cinders, is 250 feet high and 1,500 feet in diameter. It is situated in one of the youngest volcanic fields in the United States. The site offers picnic tables, restroom facilities, hiking trail to...

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...

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...

Overview Croy Creek Trail System and skills development area is located just west of Hailey in south-central Idaho. The trails were designed and constructed primarily for motorcycle riders and mountain bikers, but hikers and equestrians also frequent the area. The...

Taylor Creek Wilderness is located adjacent to the Kolob Canyons region of Zion National Park. Visitors enjoy hiking, backpacking, photography, fishing and rock climbing.

Remember your OUTDOOR ETHICS when enjoying your public lands. Please RECREATE RESPONSIBLY. Overview Visitors to the rolling, brushy hills near Shasta Lake in northern California will find off-highway vehicle (OHV) riding challenges for all abilities. More than 250 miles of...

This trail ascends to Little Lost Lake in the Widow Mountain Wilderness Study Area. The small and shallow alpine lake contains no fish. Undeveloped camping is allowed. The trail starts as a two track road and is ATV and motorcycle...

The Taylor Creek Wilderness now contains a total of 32 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Utah. In 2009 the Taylor Creek Wilderness became part of the...

Welcome to 41 miles of Central Oregon's scenic backcountry! Relish views of the orange and red clay mounds of the Painted Hills, explore hiking trails, or pause for lunch on the banks of the John Day.

Overview Located in the southeast corner of California, the Imperial Sand Dunes are the largest mass of sand dunes in the state. Formed by windblown sands of ancient Lake Cahuilla, the dune system extends for more than 40 miles in...

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...

This is an OHV destination located near the town of Aurora and intersecting the Paiute Trail. This open area allows cross county motorized travel within its boundaries.

Remember your OUTDOOR ETHICS when enjoying your public lands. Please RECREATE RESPONSIBLY. Overview The Riverside Mountains Wilderness encompasses 24,004 acres and is managed by the BLM's Palm Springs-South Coast Field Office. In 1994 the Riverside Mountains Wilderness became part of...

Adjacent to the southeast boundary of Zion National Park, Canaan Mountain Wilderness is comprised of approximately 44,500 acres of public land in Washington County. In this wilderness, an 8-by-10 mile block of Navajo Sandstone, bounded by 2,000-foot-high cliffs, has been...

HIGH ROCK CANYON IS CLOSED FOR THE SEASON - (closed until May 7, 2022) Overview High Rock Canyon is designated as an Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) due to the exceptional scenic values, important wildlife habitat including bighorn sheep...

Explore the 27,440-acre Upper Burro Creek Wilderness! Enjoy hiking, backpacking, camping, sightseeing, hunting, rock collecting, horseback riding and more near Bagdad and Wikieup, Arizona.

The Fish Creek Mountains Wilderness now contains a total of 21,388 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of California. In 1994 the Fish Creek Mountains Wilderness became part...

NOTICE: Per the Alabama Hills Approved Resource Management Plan, all drone operators are required to obtain a drone use permit before flying within the Alabama Hills Recreation Area. To obtain a permit, contact [email protected]. The Alabama Hills free camping permit...

This WSA spans the Westwater Canyon portion of the Colorado River with the eastern two-thirds located in the Dolores Triangle. Major tributary canyons on the east side of the river include Little Dolores, Marble, and Star canyons. Pinyon-juniper woodlands cover...

The Beaver Dam Mountains Wilderness contains a total of 17,600 acres of public lands near the Arizona-Utah border for your exploration.

Phase I of the trail system consists of 11.1 miles of trail created from existing two-tracks and newly developed single-track trail in 2002. Phase I consists of four loops. The trails have been marked with Carsonite reassurance and junction posts...