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Overview Summit Creek Recreation Site is a lush area is filled with many springs and creeks, which create a unique habitat for an abundance of wildlife such as songbirds, beavers, and moose. The site contains a campground with picnic tables...
Overview This wonderful developed picnic area is just north of Ketchum between Hwy 75 and the Big Wood River. The Wood River Trail, a paved non-motorized trail, passes through the picnic area.
This day-use-only area is at the confluence of the Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone River and the Yellowstone itself on the Lewis and Clark and Nez Perce National Historic Trails. Its cottonwood groves, meadows, and riparian areas are popular for...
The Sundance Trail is the primary access route into the lower portion of Dark Canyon. The trail is approximately three miles from the trailhead to the bottom of the canyon. The trail descends a 50% talus slope and 1,120 vertical...
The segment of the river from Granby to Kremmling is very popular for fishing and a portion has been designated as Gold Medal Water by the Colorado Division of Wildlife (CDOW). Sunset Bridge is one of the fishing accesses that...
Sunset Reef Campground is a reclaimed well pad with 11 developed campsites; five RV spaces and six tent sites. Each site has a shaded picnic table, fire pit and grill for your camping convenience with a vault toilet on site...
The Oregon Sunstone Public Collection Area allows visitors to enjoy collecting these rare and beautiful gems in their natural setting. Located in the remote Rabbit Basin, the Oregon Sunstone Public Collection Area is in the high desert habitat of sagebrush...
Superbowl Group Site shade structure with Six Shooter Peak in background
Overview The Superbowl Group Site at Superbowl Campground is ideal for larger groups (10 to 30 people) wishing to recreate in the Indian Creek area of Bears Ears National Monument or be close to the Needles District of Canyonlands National...
Four interpretative panels tell the story of early air travel. In the days before two-way radio communication was prevalent, these concrete shapes were used as navigation aids to pilots carrying airmail across the country. Each arrow was assigned a tender...
Surprise Canyon Wilderness shares its entire eastern border with Death Valley National Park. It contains small alluvial slopes that gradually rise from the west into the jagged ridges and steep sides of the Panamint Mountains. Canyons cut deeply into the...
This secluded campground hides five campsites, an accessible restroom, and a seasonal spring. Surrounded by an old growth Douglas fir forest, the highlight of this site is the isolation. This campground is part of the Klamath Basin Birding Trail where...
Overview Susan Creek Campground is well known for its beautiful setting along the emerald-green waters of the North Umpqua Wild and Scenic River. Nestled under the canopy of a mature forest, the campsites are surrounded by trees up to seven...
A lone fisherman fly-fishes the North Umpqua Wild and Scenic River.
Remember your OUTDOOR ETHICS when enjoying your public lands. Please RECREATE RESPONSIBLY. Overview 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...
The Susanville Trailhead is located off of Richmond Road and provides access for the BLM managed portion of the Bizz Johnson Non-Motorized Trail. The trailhead was completed in 1991 and served as the in town trailhead until the Susanville Depot...
Overview: Welcome to 41 miles of Central Oregon's scenic backcountry! Relish views of the orange and red clay mounds of the Painted Hills, crane your neck to catch the emerald-green lichen on the rock walls of Girds Creek Canyon, and...
A view of the north portion of Sutton Mountain WSA
Sutton Mountain (28,872 acres) and Pats Cabin (9814 acres) Wilderness Study Areas are public lands in Wheeler County which are under consideration for wilderness designation by Congress and managed by the Prineville BLM District in a manner which maintains their...
Overview Swan Falls Dam is on the Snake River about 40 miles south of Boise. It was built in 1901 to provide electricity to nearby mines in the Owyhee Mountains. Swan Falls is the oldest hydroelectric generating site on the...
At over 9,600 feet Swasey Mountain is the highest peak in the House Range and it is a prominent West Desert landmark. Swasey Peak, Tatow Knob, and the sheer limestone cliffs along the west side are the most striking features...
Area Overview: Over 30 miles of dirt single-track wind through the hills between Swasey Drive and Muletown Road. This area offers several trails of varying character and difficulty for cyclists and hikers, from purpose built flow trails to long climbing...
The campground and day use area offer camping and picnicking opportunities along the Green River. The campground consists of 12 sites, with some sites intended for large groups. Sites include metal fire rings, picnic tables, an outhouse, and camping pads...
The boat ramp serves as the take out for boaters taking off from the multi-day float trip down Desolation Canyon and the Green River Daily. The ramp offers overnight parking and outhouses. The ramp is located 10 miles down the...
Just of I-70 the head of Sinbad and Swasey’s cabin area invites camping, hiking, OHV trails and opportunities to explore. The elements have molded the buff-colored sandstone into pocketed watchtowers and other fanciful shapes. Members of the Swasey family first...
The Sweet Grass Hills have been a prominent landmark of northern Montana since the buffalo days. They rise nearly 3000 feet above the surrounding prairie and are visible for miles. The “Hills” were created by an igneous intrusion through older...
The Sweet Grass Hills have been a prominent landmark of northern Montana since the buffalo days. They rise nearly 3000 feet above the surrounding prairie and are visible for miles. The “Hills” were created by an igneous intrusion through older...
The Sweet Grass Hills have been a prominent landmark of northern Montana since the buffalo days. They rise nearly 3000 feet above the surrounding prairie and are visible for miles. The “Hills” were created by an igneous intrusion through older...
Sweetwater Bridge is one of 7 recreation areas located on the Wind River Front. This campground includes 8 sites, each with fire rings and picnic tables, 2 of which are pull-through sites. There is a vault toilet but no potable...
The Sweetwater Canyon WSA encompasses 9,056 acres of BLM-administered land without any split estate or private inholdings. The WSA lies along the southeastern flank of the Wind River Range in the high plains desert. The 5,538 acres recommended for wilderness...
View Above the Sweetwater Guard Station Campground
The Sweetwater River is located along the base of the Wind River range. It has been found to meet criteria as a "Wild and Scenic River". Sections have been identified as Wild, Scenic or Recreational in nature, allowing recreation experiences...
The Lankin Dome WSA encompasses 6,316 acres of BLM-administered land, including 360 acres of surface split-estate lands within the boundaries. This WSA is located in Fremont County, about 10 miles east of Jeffrey City. Lankin Dome consists of two landforms...
The Miller Spring WSA encompasses 6,429 acres of BLM-administered land with no split-estate or private inholdings. This WSA is located in Natrona County about 31 miles east of Jeffrey City. The topography in the area is composed almost entirely of...
The Savage Peak WSA encompasses 7,041 acres of BLM-administered land with no split-estate or private inholdings. Located in Natrona County about 31 miles east of Jeffrey City, this WSA is rugged and mountainous with dense strands of fir, pine, aspen...
The Split Rock WSA encompasses 1,789 acres, including 40 acres of surface split-estate and 40 acres of private land inholding within the boundaries. The Split Rock WSA offers outstanding opportunities for a primitive and unconfined type of recreation, including rock...
Located at the western boundary of the 33.8 mile North Umpqua Wild & Scenic River, Swiftwater Day-Use Area is a popular site to fish for steelhead, and salmon. Deep fishing holes line the rock embankments under the Swiftwater Bridge where...
Camping facilities are provided at this Recreation Area in three distinct locations. This recreation site is bordered by the lofty escarpment to the north and large buttes to the east and west. The North Campground consists of 1 large group...
Swing Bridge trailhead serves as the take out for those wishing to hike or float through the Little Grand Canyon. The trailhead is located near the Swing Bridge campground. This hike explores the San Rafael river as it cuts through...
Overview The Sylvania Mountains are shared by California and Nevada, and the Wilderness starts on the desert floor and rises eastward over gradually rolling hills to rough and mountainous terrain reaching nearly 8,000 feet in height. Sagebrush scrub dominates the...
Length of Hike: 3.27 miles one-way to top of pass Type of Hike: Primitive trail for hiking and equestrian use, marked by rock cairns Area Attractions: Great views of the Priest and Nuns, Castle Rock, Adobe Mesa, Professor Valley and...
The Tabeguache (pronounced TAB-a-watch) Trail crosses public land for 142 miles, connecting Montrose and Grand Junction, Colorado. The trail begins in Shavano Valley and weaves through the canyons, mesas, and highlands of the Uncompahgre Plateau before ending in No Thoroughfare...
Trail systems in the Wilderness were significantly impacted by recent fire activity, so not all trails are passable, especially at higher elevations. We advise turning around if the trail becomes difficult to follow due to down trees and brush. For...
Rising dramatically above the Rogue Valley, these two prominent, lava-capped mesas offer outstanding hiking opportunities and access to an incredible array of biological diversity. Just a short climb—2.5 miles round trip on Upper Table Rock Trail or 3.5 miles round...