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The WSA is part of the Kaiparowits Plateau, in the Canyonlands Section of the Colorado Plateau Physiographic Province. The surface of the WSA slopes generally northward, and consists of benches and south facing cliffs. Some specific locations in the WSA...
CAMPGROUND CLOSED: WILL REOPEN MARCH 15, 2026 CAMPGROUND DETAILS • 13 campsites • Wheelchair accessible • Group site available on first come first serve basis • Fire rings, picnic tables, bear-proof trash cans, vault toilets •Trailhead for the Bear Creek...
This hosted Campground is located at milepost 82.1 of the Taylor Highway, near Chicken. The Campground is operated by the BLM and offers 24 camping sites, 18 of which are pull-through sites. An iron ranger fee-payment box sits near the...
Overview: The BLM managed portion of the west side of Walker Lake includes Sportsman’s Beach, Tamarack Beach, and 20-Mile Beach. Camping: A mix of developed camping (Sportsman’s Beach) and primitive camping (Tamarack Beach and 20-Mile Beach) are available. There is...
Walker Pass Campround is located just off of California State Highway 178 and at the junction of the Owens Peak and Cache Peak segments of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. Located at 5,000 feet, there are pinyon pines and...
Walking Box Ranch was once owned by 1920’s film stars Clara Bow and her husband Rex Bell and was known as an escape destination for the couple’s Hollywood friends. Walking Box Ranch gets its name from the ranch brand, a...
Here you are standing on the San Andreas Fault. At this location it runs northwest to southeast a the base of the hills. At one time Wallace Creek drained straight across the fault, but movement by the San Andreas Fault...
The Wallowa and Grande Ronde Rivers from Minam, Oregon to Heller Bar, Washington include 10 miles of the Wallowa River, and 80 miles of the Grande Ronde River. Due to topography, access and river character, these river segments are managed...
Wapiti Bridge access is located along the North Fork Highway, the portal into Yellowstone's East Gate, within the awesome North Fork Shoshone River corridor.
Ward Mountain Recreation Area North and South trailheads are separately administered by the BLM and the U.S. Forest Service. A developed and newly renovated campground is located at the US Forest Service Trailhead on the South side of the Highway...
This day-use area located on the Madison River offers opportunities for floating, boating, and fishing. It is the take-out for the Bear Trap Canyon Wilderness whitewater float. This site is often heavily used, making proper vehicle parking a must. Vehicles...
Enjoy the 112,400-acre Warm Springs Wilderness southwest of Kingman! Enjoy extended camping trips, horseback riding, hiking and more in this desert landscape.
Short, easy trail leads to over 400 Early Jurassic dinosaur footprints preserved in sandstone, with interpretive signage and scenic desert wash terrain.
Formed thousands of years ago when gigantic faults in the earth’s crust shifted, today’s Warner Wetlands is a 40-mile chain of lakes separated by a unique series of bow-shaped dunes. Each spring and fall, thousands of birds visit the wetlands...
Journey through early American history and walk in the footsteps of our nation’s founding fathers as you explore the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route (WRRRNHT). This National Historic Trail commemorates over 680 miles of land and water trails followed by the allied...
Recommended Users: Hikers. Route. 3.2 miles in Length. Difficulty: Moderate. The start of this hike travels along a sandy trail through brush as you get closer to the start of the canyon you will encounter a small stream of water...
Rising almost 2,000 feet above the town of Winnemucca, secluded Water Canyon is one of the premier recreation areas in Northern Nevada and offers a rugged, picturesque setting along the canyon's upper reaches and a lush riparian area of cottonwood...
Recommended Users: Hikers. Route. 3.2 miles in Length. Difficulty: Moderate. The start of this hike travels along a sandy trail through brush as you get closer to the start of the canyon you will encounter a small stream of water...
The Waterfall North trailhead is located on the temple mountain road south west of temple mountain. The Waterfall trail is a single track multiple use trail open for a variety of use from motorcycle riding, mountain biking, hiking and equestrian...
The Waterfall South trailhead is located on the temple mountain road south west of temple mountain. The Waterfall trail is a single track multiple use trail open for a variety of use from motorcycle riding, mountain biking, hiking and equestrian...
There is much to see and do at the Wedge. The Wedge Overlook provides unmatched scenery looking over the Little Grand Canyon of the San Rafael River. There are two primary places to park, at either end of the Rim...
Overview Weiser Dunes is an OHV riding area located adjacent to the Snake River along the Idaho-Oregon border. The 130 acres of sand dunes offer opportunities for motorcycles, OHVs, and dune buggies to explore sand trails, hill climbs, and open...
With its lush riparian ecosystem and dramatic topography of limestone cliffs and caves, the Beaver Dam Wash offers world-class climbing opportunities year-round. Motorized travel is restricted to designated roads and designated road areas within the Beaver Dam Wash National Conservation...
Discover Arizona's history! Located within the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, West Bench Pueblo is the site of ancient dwellings used by the Ancestral Puebloans.
On the western edge of the City of Eugene, visitors can view wildlife and restored wetlands while they walk trails, play a round of disc golf, or ride the Fern Ridge Bicycle Path through the wetlands. Tsanchiifin Walk - The...
The West Fork Bruneau River joins with the Jarbidge River to form the Bruneau River about 24 miles north of the Nevada border, just upstream of Indian Hot Springs. The canyon opens up at this portion of the river through...
Overview:This river segment offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities. Very high quality off-trail backpacking opportunities with a range of physical challenges await you. The river corridor forms the primary travel route for hikers and backpackers. The cross-country travel here...
The West Malpais Wilderness is a landscape of volcanic lava flows, mostly flat, and encompasses three main ecotypes. The southeastern portion of the wilderness is a grassland with wide open expansive views. The western area is a pinon-juniper woodland. Ponderosa...
This trailhead accesses the West River Trail. This non-motorized/non-mechanized trail provides walk-in fishing access to the Gunnison River. The trail heads south, up-river for about 2.5 miles, the last part of which is in the Gunnison Gorge Wilderness. For more...
Archeological resources such as petroglyphs and rock rings are located in this area. These resources are considered sacred by the Native American Tribes along the Colorado River. A wildlife watering guzzler is also located at the site and is kept...
Westwater Canyon River permits will be available on recreation.gov. Westwater Canyon is one of the premier whitewater river trips in the west. Trips range from one to two days and beautiful designated campsites are available in the canyon. Depending on...
Overview The Bureau of Land Management's Moab Field Office manages Westwater Canyon. A contact station and ranger residence is located at the boat ramp. River Rangers conduct permit and equipment checks, provide information, and patrol the Canyon. Arriving at the...
Attention: Beginning in January 2020, permits for Westwater Canyon will be available via recreation.gov. Westwater Canyon is the first whitewater stretch on the Colorado River in Utah. The canyon is 17 miles long and includes Class IV rapids, is challenging...
Westwater Canyon is the first whitewater stretch on the Colorado River in Utah. The canyon is 17 miles long and includes Class IV rapids, is challenging at all water levels, and is only recommended for experienced boaters. As with any...
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...
Westwater Group Site shade shelter and picnic tables.
Overview Welcome to the wild and remote canyons and rivers of Eastern Utah. The Westwater Group Site is located next to the Westwater Ranger Station; the take-out for the Ruby-Horsethief and put-in for the Westwater Canyon sections of the Colorado...
The large east-west oriented Whipple Mountains comprise the dominant land form within this wilderness. Whipple Peak is the highest point in the range at an elevation of 4,131 ft. Landforms are diverse and range from valley floors and washes to...
The Whiskey Mountain WSA encompasses 487 acres of BLM-administered land. The area is on the north-facing slope of Whiskey Mountain in the Wind River Mountains. These lands became a study area because of their proximity to the Fitzpatrick Wilderness Area...
Overview This day use site on the Lower Salmon is a frequent put-in spot for floating the Lower Salmon River from White Bird to Pine Bar or Heller Bar. The site is largely undeveloped, but has easy access to the...
Idaho is home to some of the newest Wilderness in the nation including the beautiful Boulder-White Clouds complex of central Idaho. These protected areas, designated in August 2015, preserve approximately 276,000 acres of high mountain backcountry with crystal lakes and...
Recommended Users: Hikers. Route. 1.36 miles in length. Difficulty: Moderate. The White Domes Trail is a continuation of the Water Canyon trail. It travels through the Canaan Mountain Wilderness and ends at Sawmills Springs Trailhead. Hikers will have great views...