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Page under construction Located in a broad, arid, north-south trending valley in the Great Basin Physiographic Region, the Pahvant Valley encompasses most of southeastern Millard County, Utah. Its extent is defined by the Pahvant Range to the east and the...

The Paint Rock Canyon Trail extends 5 miles up the canyon alongside Paint Rock Creek, a topnotch trout stream. The steep canyon walls and massive rocks make this trail highly scenic, and it is the only canyon along the west...

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...

Overview Painted Rock Petroglyph Site, approximately 90 miles southwest of Phoenix, Arizona, provides visitors the opportunity to view an archaeological site containing hundreds of figures and designs carved into rocks, known as petroglyphs. These were produced centuries ago by indigenous...

In addition to the Richfield Field Office routes, 974 miles of this extensive ATV trail system is managed in conjunction with the Forest Service, State Parks and private landowners. This trail system is a significant regional destination for individual 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...

The 87,900-acre Paiute Wilderness, several miles southwest of St. George, Utah, dominates the northwest portion of the Arizona Strip. It is separated from the Beaver Dam Mountains Wilderness to the north by Interstate 15. The Virgin Mountains form the backbone...

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...

The Palisades Recreation Area is located on the Upper Madison River, 5 river miles upstream of Ruby Creek Recreation Area and 25 miles south of Ennis. The campground has 10 camping sites with 2 accessible vault toilets and a campground...

Unlike most of the other campgrounds along the Crooked River, this 14.5-acre campground is set back some from the Lower Crooked Back Country Byway, providing some isolation. Campground facilities include fourteen mostly broad, spacious campsites, vault toilets and an accessible...

The Palisades Recreation Area is located on the Upper Madison River, 5 river miles upstream of Ruby Creek Recreation Area and 25 miles south of Ennis. The campground has 10 camping sites with 2 accessible vault toilets and a campground...

Palmer Mountain Management Area comprises more than 6,500 acres of public land and is managed by the BLM. It is a great place for hiking, backpacking, dispersed camping, horseback riding, hunting, mounting biking, and fishing at tiny Washburn Lake. 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...

The two stone charcoal kilns located high in the Cedar Range of southeastern Nevada are impressive structures. They cost money to build and required skill and experience to operate. They were major industrial producers—filling the demands of Bullionville and Pioche...

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...

Nationally known for its beauty, the Paria Canyon has towering walls streaked with desert varnish, huge red rock amphitheaters, sandstone arches, wooded terraces, and hanging gardens. The 3,000-foot escarpment known as the Vermilion Cliffs dominates the remainder of the wilderness...

Overview The 112,500-acre Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness lies approximately 10 miles west of Page, Arizona in Coconino County, Arizona and Kane County, Utah. Nationally known for its beauty, the Paria Canyon has towering walls streaked with desert varnish, huge red...

The Paria Contact Station is a seasonally staffed information center primarily focused on assisting guests visiting the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, and nearby sites within the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. The station also serves as a...

The varied terrain includes plateaus, benches, a portion of The Cockscomb ridge, scattered sand dunes, rock knobs and domes, and natural arches.All of the portion recommended for wilderness designation is of outstanding scenic quality. The Paria River marks the eastern...

The varied terrain includes plateaus, benches, a portion of The Cockscomb ridge, scattered sand dunes, rock knobs and domes, and natural arches.All of the portion recommended for wilderness designation is of outstanding scenic quality. The Paria River marks the eastern...

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Settled by Mormon pioneers in 1865, a few foundations and a cemetery are all that remain. In the 1930's, many western movies were filmed in the vicinity and movie fans may recognize the colorful outcrops and distinctive rock features along...

Pariette Wetlands is the oasis of the Uinta Basin. It encompasses 10,627 acres, 7,931 of which are classified Desert Upland and 2,696 are classified as wetlands or riparian. and is the largest BLM wetland development in Utah. It is surrounded...

Park Creek is rustic and remote 15 site campground. Park Creek runs through the campground, nestled under myrtlewood and fir trees. Know Before You Go: Open from Memorial Day to September 30. Open fires are prohibited during fire season (July...

Back country byways traverse scenic corridors that are off the beaten path in the Parker Strip Recreation Area. The Parker Dam Road "Thread of Life" highlights the scenic, natural, historic, and prehistoric values along an11 mile (18 km) road that...

A gypsum cave with over four miles of mapped passage and twenty different entrances, it is the longest gypsum cave on public land in the United States. Groups of all experience levels can find something to enjoy in Parks Ranch...

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, as well as markings from Spanish explorers and...

This expanse of public land offers stunning canyon vistas and a unique hiking opportunity. By following the East Fork of the Virgin River, you can hike over ten miles through the canyons into the east side of Zion National Park...

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...

Trail Description and General Information Trail Description This is an 8.5-mile unmaintained trail that begins at an elevation of 3,900 feet. It climbs steep, exposed switchbacks and becomes harder to follow as it continues. After 5.5 miles, the trail crosses...

Welcome to the northwestern-most point in the lower 48 states! Patos Island is a wild and remote 200-acre island in the beautiful Salish Sea. The mountains of Canada and the spectacular Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges provide scenic backdrops to...

The site provides amenities for camping and picnicking, such as restrooms, fire pits, barbeque grills, picnic tables, and shade structures. It also is a trailhead for the Silver State OHV Trail.

A geologic curiosity - rare in Utah - the "Woodpile" is a cluster of lava logs formed about 30 million years ago during the Eocene Period. The "logs" were formed when a lava flow cooled into orderly columnar joints having...

Located approximately 12 miles southwest of Glasgow, Montana, Paulo Reservoir offers a quiet, remote setting for largemouth bass fishing and family outings. A windmill aeration system helps keep fish alive but can also cause areas of thin ice during the...

Overview Paxson Lake Campground MP 175 Richardson Hwy Large boat launch and parking area for 70 vehicles, toilet, boater registration stand and information panels. RV Dump station – $10 fee for non-campers. 50 campsites First Loop: 20 camp sites, universally...

Overview The Payette River provides white-water opportunities for boaters of all experience levels. The Main Payette offers the beginner a chance to hone their skills on Class I to III rapids. The Cabarton Section of the North Fork (Class II...

Overview The Main Payette River is a classic Class III, pool-drop river. Beehive Bend serves as a take-out point primarily for the Main Payette River but can also be used for longer trips starting on the South Fork of the...

Overview The Main Payette River is a classic Class III, pool-drop river. Chief Parrish is located about half way along the Main Payette River between Banks and Beehive Bend. This site is used as a launch or take-out spot primarily...

Overview The South Fork Payette River is a classic pool-drop river. The Confluence recreation site is just downstream from the confluence of the Middle Fork and South Fork Payette Rivers. This site serves as a take-out point for boaters floating...

Flowing from the central Idaho mountains, the Payette River and its various forks offers a variety of river related recreational opportunities. The BLM and Forest Service jointly manage the Main Payette and South Fork Payette Rivers to provide public river...

Overview The South Fork Payette River is a classic pool-drop river. Deer Creek launch is a main put-in spot for the Class III-IV, "Staircase" section of the South Fork Payette River. many boaters will launch here to avoid the three...

Overview Whether you are just relaxing on the small sandy beach, swimming in its cool waters, or trying to coax a trout to the end of your line, the North Fork Payette River is very inviting on a hot summer...

Overview The Swirly Canyon segment of the South Fork Payette River stretch offers opportunities for camping and fishing in a scenic mountain area. The BLM's South Fork Recreation Site is an undeveloped camping spot along the river.

Payola Reservoir is a great area to spend the day and relax. Montana, Fish, Wildlife & Parks stocks the reservoir with both large mouth bass and yellow perch. This BLM site has both fire pits and picnic tables under a...

The Flat Top-Peach Valley OHV Recreation Area (9,700 acres) is managed by the Bureau of Land Management for responsible motorized recreation. The area offers 2,500+ acres of designated open play areas and over 75 miles of multiple use trails. Open...