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Established in 1924, Craters of the Moon National Monument celebrated its 75th birthday in 1999. The area is managed cooperatively by the National Park Service and the Bureau of Land Management(BLM). The Monument is a geologic wonder cast in a...

The Potrillo Mountains Wilderness Area is located in southern New Mexico, approximately 30 miles southwest of Las Cruces in the Chihuahuan Desert. These mountains are a series of 48 volcanic cinder cones with small sand dunes, playas, and lava fields...

In Idaho, BLM manages over 6,000 acres of public lands in the Gooding City of Rocks West Wilderness Study Area. This gently sloping prairie on the south face of the Bennett Hills includes canyons with basalt bluffs, arches, pillars and...

The Paiute Wilderness (87,900 acres) in Arizona, is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. In 1984, the Paiute Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System established by the Wilderness Act of 1964...

BLM manages more than 12,000 acres of public lands in the Pole Creek 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 deep...

The 97,880-acre Eagletail Mountains Wilderness in Arizona is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. In 1990, it became part of the National Wilderness Preservation System established by the Wilderness Act of 1964. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational...

The Little Book Cliffs Wilderness Study Area is characterized by gently-sloping plateaus, various small canyons, and four major canyon systems: Main Canyon, Coal Canyon, Cottonwood Canyon and Spring Canyon. These four larger systems are also accompanied by many smaller side...

Zapata Falls is a waterfall located near the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains on Bureau of Land Management land adjacent to Rio Grande National Forest and south of Great Sand Dunes National Park. The falls has a drop...

Embarking from the spectacular Virgin River Gorge, south of St. George, Utah, you can follow 277 miles of paved highways winding through small rural communities to the Navajo Nation Indian Reservation on the east. Scenic overlooks and historic and prehistoric...

Overview Along the Blackfoot River, located in Central Idaho, there are 5 campgrounds managed by the BLM. From north to south they are: Trail Creek Bridge, Morgan's Bridge, Graves Creek, Cutthroat Trout and Sagehen Flats. These campgrounds are developed and...

Recommended Users: Mountain Bikers, Hikers. Singletrack. 1 mile in length Difficulty: Extremely Difficult. The Old Wood Road earned its namesake after it was built by pioneers to access Grafton Mesa from the town below. You can still see remnants of...

The Klondike Bluffs trails have been popular for a long time, but in the last few years a new push in trailbuilding and maintenance from Grand County Trail Mix, the local BLM and employees from some of the local bike...

In Idaho, BLM manages nearly 25,000 acres of public lands (with nearly 15,000 acres recommended for wilderness designation) in the Eighteenmile Wilderness Study Area (WSA) of north-central Idaho. The landscape is remote, rugged and mountainous - moving from foothills to...

Overview Elevenmile is a day-use site providing fishing access and boat launch to the Salmon River 11 miles south of Salmon on Hwy 93.

The 98 acres of Goose Creek are remote and rugged. Goose Creek itself, designated “wild,” flows through the Wilderness area at the start of the steep and deep Goose Creek Canyon. The elevation changes over 1,000 feet from the bottom...

McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area is one of BLM Colorado's most diverse desert recreation areas. Hikers will be stunned by the red-rock cliffs of Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness while the Ruby-Horsethief River Corridor offers Class I and II flatwater boating...

The Bristol Mountains Wilderness now contains a total of 71,385 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of California. In 1994 the Bristol Mountains Wilderness became part of the...

Millions of years of Earth’s history unfold in San Lorenzo Canyon, a picturesque area of sandstone cliffs, arches, and hoodoos. The cottonwoods indicate there may have been a reliable water source at one time in the area. The area has...

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...

The Lewis and Clark Backcountry Byway and Adventure Road is a 36-mile loop drive through a beautiful and historic landscape following the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail and the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. Visitors will be treated to...

The Sawtooth Mountains Wilderness now contains a total of 33,610 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of California. In 1994 the Sawtooth Mountains Wilderness became part of the...

The Baker Archaeological Site, also known as Baker Village, contains the remains of a Fremont Indian village occupied from approximately 1220 to 1295 AD. The Fremont lived in this well planned community of several small pit houses and granaries, surrounding...

The Transcontinental Railroad National Back Country Byway, also known as the Central Pacific Railroad Grade, is administered by the Bureau of Land Management for public use and enjoyment. Due to its unique history and scenic beauty, the Transcontinental Railroad Grade...

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...

Red Canyon flows south and the stream cuts a narrow deep gorge through the rolling plateau landscape until it joins the Owyhee River. Like the other canyons of the Owyhee River system, Red Canyon contains basalt and rhyolite walls. Riparian...

Four National Historic Trails (NHTs), the Oregon, Mormon Pioneer, California, and Pony Express, share the same corridor through central Wyoming known as the South Pass region. This portion of the trail corridor has special significance because it contains many miles...

Remember your OUTDOOR ETHICS when enjoying your public lands. Please RECREATE RESPONSIBLY. Overview You never know who you might meet at Cathedral Hills! This 10-mile trail system is a haven for hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, and trail runners. Located...

The Indian Pass Wilderness now contains a total of 32,418 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of California. In 1994 the Indian Pass Wilderness became part of the...

The Kelso Dunes Wilderness now contains a total of 144,915 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of California. In 1994 the Kelso Dunes Wilderness became part of the...

This beautiful high-alpine tundra and Area of Critical Environmental Concern contains significant biodiversity. There are several small parcels of BLM land here, with unique geological formations and 18 rare plant species. This area is located near significant cultural attractions within...

Consisting of the rugged slopes of the Dos Cabezas Mountains, elevations range from 4,080 feet to 7,500 feet, allowing for a variety of plant and animal life, as well as excellent recreational opportunities. Visitors will find a diverse terrain consisting...

This 30-square-mile area was a focal point for the discovery of gold in 1842 and the resultant 1867 gold rush that settled this part of Wyoming. By 1868, about 1,500 people lived in the District towns of South Pass and...

Much of the area is characterized by plateaus or benches and canyons. The Escalante River has cut a deep, winding canyon from west to east.The area is large and geographically complex. It is associated with a section of the Escalante...

Skedaddle Wilderness Study Area (WSA) The area is located in Lassen County, California (99.5%) and in Washoe County, Nevada (0.5%). The WSA contains 62,010 acres of BLM-administered land and 1,179 acres of private land that is located in seven parcels...

The WSA is bounded by improved and unimproved roads and the Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge to the northeast. The WSA includes most of the Fish Springs Range, a northsouth trending ridge that rises abruptly from approximately 5,000 feet at...

With less than 5 inches of precipitation annually, including some snowfall, the dryness of the climate causes rapid evaporation at this site. Some water seeps underground to feed area springs that provide water, which is essential to wildlife. Butterbredt Spring...

The 5,080-acre Coyote Mountains Wilderness is located 40 miles southwest of Tucson, Arizona in Pima County. The wilderness includes the Coyote Mountains with their rugged peaks, massive, rounded bluffs, sheer cliff faces, and large open canyons. The vegetation includes palo...

This beautiful desert country is made up of the Little Chuckawalla, Mule, and Palo Verde Mountains; the Black Hills; and numerous washes. Paloverde trees in the washes give an impression of water and cool shade. The hills are dotted sparsely...

This popular hiking trail and trailhead is located within the Terry Badlands Wilderness Study Area (WSA). This is a great day hike, which is a little over 1 mile to get to the natural bridges, and is a relatively easy...

The Shoshone River runs from the Buffalo Bill Dam through an awesome canyon bordered by Cedar and Rattlesnake Mountains through Cody, Wyoming, and ultimately draining into Yellowtail Reservoir (fed primarily by the Bighorn River). The Shoshone River offers many different...

More than 800 acres of fun is waiting for off-road enthusiasts at the Dunes Vehicle Recreation Area south of Farmington. The off-highway vehicle area contains a wide variety of topography including large sand dunes, steep to gentle hillsides, and sandy...

The Organ Mountains Wilderness Area is located in south-central New Mexico on the eastern edge of Las Cruces. The Organ Mountains range from 4,600 to just over 9,000 feet, and are so named because of the steep, needle-like spires that...

The Prehistoric Trackways National Monument was established in 2009 to conserve, protect, and enhance the unique and nationally-important paleontological, scientific, educational, scenic, and recreational resources and values of the Robledo Mountains in southern New Mexico. The Monument includes a major...

The Emerald Mountain Special Recreation Area (SRMA) is a day-use only recreation area located near Steamboat Springs. It provides opportunities for hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking in the summer as well as moderately challenging Nordic and back-country skiing in...

The Grand Wash Cliffs Wilderness (37,030 acres) in Arizona is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. In 1984, the Grand Wash Cliffs Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System established by the...

Visit the red- and cream-colored sandstone cliffs and experience the natural wonders of the Mohave Desert just 17 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip. Red Rock National Conservation Area features world-class climbing, miles of hiking trails, a 13-mile scenic...

This gravelled Back Country Byway parallels the Wild and Scenic South Fork John Day River through its incised canyon for a distance of 50 miles from its northern terminus at Dayville to the northern border of Malheur National Forest to...

Knolls Special Recreation Management Area is nearly 36,000 acres of sand dunes, hills, and mud flats located in the Great Salt Lake Desert. The Knolls OHV area borders a bombing range. For your safety, please follow the rules below: Stay...

The Rogue River National Recreation Trail has re-opened; see the Rescission of Temporary Closure The Rogue River National Recreation Trail traverses the wild section of the Lower Rogue National Wild and Scenic River along its entire length. Stretching 40 miles...

From a junction with McKay Creek Trail, this trail descends gradually from a ridge top through forest and meadows into the Nome Creek drainage. It crosses the creek before ending at Nome Creek Road and the Bear Creek Trail.