US Recreation Areas by State

Directions Address: 150 Park Road 32 Tuscola, TX 79562 To reach the park, travel 16 miles southwest of Abilene through Buffalo Gap on FM 89, and then continue on Park Road 32 to the park entrance. Phone (325) 572-3204 Activities AUTO TOURING, BIKING, BOATING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, CAMPING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, FISHING, HIKING, HUNTING, PICNICKING, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, WILDERNESS, FIRE LOOKOUTS/CABINS OVERNIGHT, DAY USE AREA, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, PHOTOGRAPHY, PADDLING, SWIMMING Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Texas Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Texas Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Texas Recreation Areas Abilene State Park Awake in a wooded oasis on the banks of Elm Creek in the midst of the Texas Midwest, just south of the city of Abilene. Pecan, red oak, cottonwood and elm trees arch over the campground. A

Directions Headquartered 45 minutes south of Charleston, S.C., the reserve encompasses parts of Colleton, Charleston, Beaufort and Hampton counties. Phone 843-953-9001 Activities INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, VISITOR CENTER, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PHOTOGRAPHY, PADDLING, SWIMMING Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: South Carolina Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: South Carolina Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More South Carolina Recreation Areas National Estuarine Research Reserve System — ACE Basin, SC ACE Basin is one of the largest undeveloped estuaries on the East Coast. It’s named for the Ashepoo, Combahee and Edisto rivers, which meander past cypress swamps, historic plantation homes, old rice fields and abundant tidal marshes to meet at South Carolina’s biologically rich St. Helena Sound. The ACE Basin National Estuarine Research Reserve protects the natural beauty, abundant wildlife and unique cultural heritage of the area. In addition, the

Directions The Aden Hills OHV Area is approximately 20 miles southwest of Las Cruces. To get to Aden Hills OHV Area from Las Cruces, follow I-25 west to the Corralitos Exit (MM 127), then travel west approximately 3 miles on Robert Larson Blvd (southern frontage road), turning south on County Road B-005. Follow the County Road for approximately 5 miles, and look for sign on the east side of the road, just south of a cattleguard. Phone 575-525-4300 Activities CAMPING, OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: New Mexico Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: New Mexico Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More New Mexico Recreation Areas BLM New Mexico Flickr BLM New Mexico Facebook Page BLM New Mexico Twitter BLM New Mexico YouTube Channel The Aden Hills Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area encompasses approximately

Directions From Interstate 25 at Las Cruces, exit onto Interstate 10 west for approximately 17 miles and take exit #127/Corralitos Rd. Turn left at the immediate T-intersection and continue ¼ mile up to the overpass and turn left. Drive over the Interstate and turn right onto Robert Larson Blvd. Drive for just over 2 miles on Robert Larson Blvd, and veer left onto County Road B5. Drive southwest on CR B5 for about 8 ¾ miles, and just after crossing the railroad tracks, turn southeast onto County Road B4. Parallel the fence for approximately 7 ½ miles to the WSA boundary, the WSA is to your right for the next 1½ miles. Phone 575-525-4300 Activities HIKING Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: New Mexico Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: New Mexico Hiking Trails Related

Directions From Barstow, take Interstate 15 east for 35 miles. Take the Afton exit south. Drive south three miles on graded dirt road to parking area for the fully-developed Afton Campground. Visitor information is available at the campground and at all entrances into the area. Phone 760-252-6000 Activities BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, PICNICKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: California Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: California Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More California Recreation Areas Afton Canyon Overview Afton Canyon’s surface water makes it unique in the southern California desert. Known locally as “The Grand Canyon of the Mojave” for its dramatic geological formations, this is the only place where the Mojave River flows above ground year-round – providing significant riparian (riverbank) wildlife habitat amid the desert. Since prehistoric times, the natural bounty created

Featured Image Source Directions Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge is located in Northwest Minnesota in Marshall County. Refuge Headquarters is located 11 miles east of Holt, MN on Marshall County Road 7(22996 290th St. NE, Middle River, MN 56737). Phone 218-449-4115 Activities WILDERNESS Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Minnesota Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Minnesota Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Minnesota Recreation Areas Agassiz Wilderness Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge Agassiz Wilderness Map The Agassiz Wilderness contains a total of 4,000 acres and is managed by the Fish & Wildlife Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Minnesota. The Wilderness lies within the 61,500-acre Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge which is an important breeding and resting area for migratory birds with habitat management focusing on waterfowl, marsh, and grassland bird species. The Wilderness

Directions From Medford, drive about 10 miles on Oregon 62. Phone 541-774-8183 Activities BOATING, FISHING, HIKING, OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE, PICNICKING Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Oregon Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Oregon Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Oregon Recreation Areas Jackson County Parks & Rec. Dept. Agate Dam and Reservoir, features of the Rogue River Basin Project, are located about 10 miles northeast of Medford, Oregon. Agate Dam is a zoned earthfill structure on Dry Creek. The reservoir covers 216 surface acres. Fish species include largemouth bass, black crappie, brown bullhead, bluegill, yellow perch, and rainbow trout. The season is open year-round.

Directions Phone 760-788-0250 Activities WILDERNESS Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: California Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: California Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More California Recreation Areas Agua Tibia Wilderness Map Agua Tibia Wilderness The Agua Tibia Wilderness now contains a total of 17,979 acres and is managed by the BLM’s Palm Springs-South Coast Field Office and the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of California. In 1975 the Agua Tibia Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of “…increasing population, accompanied by expanding settlement and growing mechanization,…” you play an important role in helping to “…secure for the American people of present and future generations the benefits

Directions From US Highway 550, 7.5 miles northwest of Nageezi, NM (which is 44.5 miles northwest of Cuba, NM) turn left onto NM 57. Drive south/southwest approximately 13.5 miles, at which point NM 57 forms the boundary of the WSA. For the next 4 ¾ miles, the WSA will be on your right. Phone 505-564-7600 Activities HIKING, WILDERNESS, PHOTOGRAPHY Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: New Mexico Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: New Mexico Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More New Mexico Recreation Areas BLM New Mexico YouTube Channel BLM New Mexico Twitter BLM New Mexico Facebook Page BLM New Mexico Flickr The Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah Wilderness is located in northwestern New Mexico and is a badland area of rolling water-carved clay hills. The area is rich in fossils and has little vegetation to conceal geological formations.

Directions Take Hwy 395 to Lone Pine. Turn west at the stoplight onto Whitney Portal Road, drive 2.5 miles to Movie Road, turn right. Phone 760-872-5000 Activities AUTO TOURING, BIKING, CLIMBING, CAMPING, HIKING Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: California Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: California Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More California Recreation Areas Alabama Hills Recreation Area Map and Guide Alabama Hills Overview The Alabama Hills are a formation of rounded rocks and eroded hills set between the jagged peaks of the Sierra Nevada and the geologically complex Inyo Mountains. Both geologic features were shaped by the same uplifting occurring 100 million years ago. Visitors enjoy touring film sites, photography, rock climbing, exploring natural arches, and viewing the swaths of wildflowers that bloom every spring. Horseback riding and mountain biking are popular activities.

Directions From Hachita, NM, drive NM Hwy 81 south for approximately 27Ѕ miles to a dirt road between mile markers 18 and 17 with a BLM signed gate. This road crosses private land for the first three miles and the public must remain on the road in this section. Drive east through the gate for approximately 2ј miles, then turn right before a fence and drive south for just under Ѕ mile past another fence. The road then veers southeast for approximately 6 miles (passing unmarked, unmaintained roads) to a dirt road leading south. Drive south for approximately 1ј miles to a T intersection. Turn left or right at the T intersection and the WSA boundary will be to the south of the road for approximately 4ј miles in either direction. Phone 575-525-4300 Activities HIKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: New Mexico Campgrounds Hiking

Directions The Alcatraz Ferry Terminal is located on The Embarcadero near the intersection of Bay Street at Pier 33. Phone (415) 561-4900 Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: California Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: California Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More California Recreation Areas Alcatraz Island Official Website Alcatraz Island Map Alcatraz reveals stories of American incarceration, justice, and our common humanity. This small island was once a fort, a military prison, and a maximum security federal penitentiary. In 1969, the Indians of All Tribes occupied Alcatraz for 19 months in the name of freedom and Native American civil rights. We invite you to explore Alcatraz’s complex history and natural beauty.

Directions Click here to see where the Aleutian Islands are on a map. A journey to the far-flung lands of the Aleutian Islands Wilderness within the Alaska Maritime Refuge almost always involves a boat. Tour boats, ferries, planes , cruise ships or your own boat can transport you to parts of the refuge. No refuge lands are accessible from the road system. Homer and Seward are the only road accessible communities near the refuge. All other communities in and near the refuge are accessible by scheduled air service and some such as Sitka, Seldovia, Kodiak, Chignik, Sand Point, King Cove, Cold Bay, False Pass, Akutan and Unalaska also have ferry service. For those not ready to set sail, the Alaska Islands & Ocean Visitor Center and Refuge headquarter at 95 Sterling Highway # 1, Homer, Alaska, can be reached by vehicle and scheduled aircraft from Anchorage (225 miles). Phone 907-235-6546

Directions Drive 4 miles from Almena along U.S. Highway 383 Phone 406-247-7714 Activities HUNTING, WILDLIFE VIEWING Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Montana Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Montana Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Montana Recreation Areas Descrptive Web Site The Almena Diversion Dam is located 8 miles east of Norton, Kansas along the valley of Prairie Dog Creek in north-central Kansas and about 11 miles downstream from Norton Dam. The site includes 130 land acres and 12 water acres. Hunting for pheasant, waterfowl, deer, and dove is available. Prairie Dog State Park and Keith Sebelius Reservoir are nearby. The Almena Unit is part of the Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program, Kanaska Division. Other information on Kansas recreation.

Directions From Lake City enter the Alpine Loop on either County Road 30 or County Road 20. From Silverton enter the Alpine Loop on County Road 2. From Ouray enter the Alpine Loop on County Road 18. Phone 970-642-4940 Activities CAMPING, HIKING, OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Colorado Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Colorado Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Colorado Recreation Areas Colorado Scenic Byway: Alpine Loop Exploring the Alpine Loop National Back Country Byway Alpine Loop Backcountry Byway Alpine Loop Backcountry Byway The Alpine Loop is truly a backcountry experience. Make sure someone knows your travel plans and do your homework before you start your trip. Make sure you have plenty of water, food and fuel to make it to your destination. Electronics and wireless devises DO NOT work

Directions In southwest Oklahoma, 17 miles north of Altus on State Highway 44A. Phone 580-563-2238 Activities BOATING, CLIMBING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, HUNTING, OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE, PICNICKING, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, WATER SPORTS, SWIMMING SITE, OTHER RECREATION CONCESSION SITE, HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT FS OWNED Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Oklahoma Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Oklahoma Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Oklahoma Recreation Areas Altus Lake Nature Park Website Located in Southwest Oklahoma, near city of Lone Wolf. The lake has approximately 6,500 water surface acres, 4,300 land acres and 49 miles of shoreline. Fish species include largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, catfish, hybrid striped bass, and white bass. Fishing is available year-round. Several boat ramps and camping facilities are available. Quartz Mountain Resort Park features miniature golf and an 18-hole course.Altus Dam and Lake is part of the

Directions From Columbus take I-71 north to the Polaris Exit. Exit to the right on Polaris Parkway, heading east. Turn left on Worthington Road. Then turn left on Africa Road. You will be able to see the dam at Lewis Center and Africa Roads. Turn left onto Lewis Center Road to get to the Below Dam Recreation Area or the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center. Phone (740) 548-6151 Activities BIKING, BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, PICNICKING, VISITOR CENTER, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE, OTHER RECREATION CONCESSION SITE, HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT PRIVATELY OWNED, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Ohio Campgrounds ALUM CREEK BELOW DAM AREA Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Ohio Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Ohio Recreation Areas Alum Creek Lake Website Alum Creek Lake Photo Album

Directions From Needles, CA, take I-40 west approx. 65 miles to Kelbaker Road. Exit southbound on Kelbaker Road and drive approx. 10 miles to National Trails Highway. Turn left on National Trails Highway and drive approx. 8 miles to Crater Road. Turn left onto Crater Road. An entrance kiosk will be on your left hand side. Phone 760-326-7000 Activities BIKING, CAMPING, HIKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, PHOTOGRAPHY Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: California Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: California Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More California Recreation Areas Amboy Crater National Natural Landmark Overview Amboy 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

Directions Home Phone (877) 245-9453 Activities INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, VISITOR CENTER Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Missouri Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Missouri Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Missouri Recreation Areas American National Fish and Wildlife Museum The American National Fish and Wildlife Museum, Wonders of Wildlife, is a $52 million, 92,000-square-foot museum celebrating man’s interaction with nature and our responsibility to manage wildlife resources. The museum features more than 160 species of live animals.

Directions Six miles west of the HWY 90 and 277 North intersection. Phone (830)775-7491 Activities BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, HUNTING, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PADDLING, SWIMMING, DIVING Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Texas Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Texas Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Texas Recreation Areas Amistad National Recreation Area Official Website Amistad National Recreation Area Map An oasis in the desert, Amistad National Recreation Area consists of the US portion of the International Amistad Reservoir. Amistad, whose name comes from the Spanish word meaning friendship, is best known for excellent water-based recreation, camping, hiking, rock art viewing, and its rich cultural history. Amistad is also home to a wide variety of plant and animal life above and below the water.

Directions Anacostia Park is located in South East Washington DC running parallel to the Anacostia river. The park can be accessed from the South Capitol bridge over the Anacostia river across from the Nationals baseball stadium. You could also enter from Pennsylvania avenue over the Anacostia river as well. Phone (202) 472-3884 Activities BIKING, BOATING, FISHING, PICNICKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PADDLING Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: District of Columbia Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: District of Columbia Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More District of Columbia Recreation Areas Anacostia Park Official Website Anacostia Park Map Welcome to Anacostia Park, your neighborhood national park in the heart of Washington, DC! Enjoy exercise along the river trail or relax by the water, Anacostia Park is a breath of fresh air and a space to unwind amid a

Directions The park is located at 460 S.R.12, on the All-American Road in Boulder, Utah. 40 miles south of Capitol Reef National Park and 76 miles east of Bryce Canyon National Park. Open year-round, seven days a week. Hours of operation from March 1 through October 31 are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and from November 1 through March 1 are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The park is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Phone 435-335-7308 Activities HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, INFORMATION SITE Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Utah Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Utah Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Utah Recreation Areas Anasazi State Park Museum Full Story UtahStateParks At the base of the towering 11,000-foot Boulder Mountain is the site of what used to be one of

Directions Directions: from Mountain Home, drive about 20 miles east on U.S. 20 to Anderson Ranch Dam Road. Additional access around the reservoir is from the Anderson Dam or Fall Creek on improved dirt roads. Phone 208-587-7961 Activities BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, HUNTING, PICNICKING, WINTER SPORTS, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, WATER SPORTS Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Idaho Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Idaho Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Idaho Recreation Areas Anderson Ranch Reservoir Boat Ramp Boise National Forest Frozen NiagaraOfficial Web Site Anderson Ranch Reservoir is formed by Anderson Ranch Dam which is part of the Boise Project. Recreation on this 7.4 square mile (4,730-acre) reservoir is managed by the Boise National Forest, (Boise National Forest map). The reservoir is approximately 14 miles long, a mile wide, with depths to 315 feet, and 50

Directions You cannot drive to the refuge and wilderness since no roads lead into Bethel, the location of the refuge headquarters. Various airlines provide regular commercial flights to and from Bethel. Upon arriving in the airport in Bethel, drive 2 miles along one of the few paved road in town, the Chief Eddie Hoffman State Highway, to the refuge office and visitor center which is located across from the hospital (a structure known locally as the “yellow submarine”). From Bethel, most non-local visitors travel into the refuge by small aircraft. Phone (907) 543-3151 Activities WILDERNESS Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Alaska Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Alaska Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Alaska Recreation Areas Andreafsky Wilderness Map Andreafsky Wilderness The Andreafsky Wilderness now contains a total of 1,300,000 acres and is managed

Directions Access to the Angel Peak Scenic Area is off of US Highway 550, 15 miles south of Bloomfield on County Road 7175. Follow the gravel road along the canyon rim for approximately six miles to reach the campground, or stop at one of three developed picnic areas along the way. Phone 505-564-7600 Activities CAMPING, HIKING, PICNICKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PHOTOGRAPHY Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: New Mexico Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: New Mexico Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More New Mexico Recreation Areas BLM New Mexico Facebook Page BLM New Mexico YouTube Channel BLM New Mexico Twitter BLM New Mexico Flickr Angel Peak Scenic Area, located about 30 miles southeast of Farmington, offers more than 10,000 acres of rugged terrain recognized for its scenic and scientific wonders. The nearly 7,000-foot Angel Peak, a

Directions From Washington DC: Take Route 4 South to Exit 11 (Prince Frederick). Continue on 4 South, following signs to Solomons. Left on Dowell Road at Solomons Firehouse. Garden is less than 1/4 mile on left. From Baltimore (Beltway I-695): Take I-97 (Annapolis) to Route 301 South (Bowie). Continue on 301 to Route 4 and follow signs to Solomons. Left on Dowell Road at Solomons Firehouse. Garden is less than 1/4 mile on left. From Annapolis: Follow Route 2 South towards Prince Frederick/Solomons. Left (South) onto Route 2/4 at Sunderland light. Left on Dowell Road at Solomons Firehouse. Garden is less than 1/4 mile on left. Phone (410)326-4640 Activities INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, VISITOR CENTER Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Maryland Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Maryland Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Maryland Recreation Areas

Directions From Salt Lake City, head northbound on I-15 for about 40 minutes to the West Antelope Island Drive exit in Syracuse. It’s about 20 minutes to the island and park fees are paid at a toll gate prior to the 7-mile causeway. Antelope Island is also an excellent stop on the Yellowstone Loop. Make a reservation on the Utah State Parks reservation site. Phone 801-725-9263 Activities AUTO TOURING, BIKING, BOATING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, CAMPING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, PICNICKING, VISITOR CENTER, WILDLIFE VIEWING, DAY USE AREA, OTHER RECREATION CONCESSION SITE, OBSERVATION SITE, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, PHOTOGRAPHY, PADDLING, SWIMMING, HORSE CAMPING Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Utah Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Utah Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Utah Recreation Areas #NAME? Antelope Island State Park Camping Reserve America Full Story Antelope

Directions From Hwy 380, 7 miles east of I-25, turn right on County road 153 / Fite Ranch Rd (just after crossing an arroyo .2 miles past the end of the guardrail). Drive about 1.25 miles southwest on 153, then turn left (passing County Rd 158 on the right) to continue on County Rd 153 for about .5 miles and veer right to continue on County Rd 153 passing intersecting routes on the left to continue another .5 miles and turn right on an unmaintained unmarked road just past a red-roofed ranch house. Drive on this road for just over .5 miles and you’ll be very near the northern border of the WSA. This road continues along the western border of the WSA for several miles. Phone 575-835-0412 Activities HIKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: New Mexico Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking

Directions Ten miles south of I-70 on Maryland Route 65 Phone (301) 432-5124 Activities BIKING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, CAMPING, HIKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Maryland Campgrounds Rohrbach Group Campground Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Maryland Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Maryland Recreation Areas Antietam National Battlefield Official Website Antietam National Battlefield Map 23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia’s first invasion into the North and led Abraham Lincoln to issue the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation.

Directions From the intersection of highways 180 and 78 (approximately 46 miles west of Silver City), drive just over 9 miles west on 78 to Mule Creek and turn south on Brushy Mountain Road. Drive 15 miles on Brushy Mountain Road, passing numerous marked and unmarked intersecting routes (most notably passing Radar Station Road at 12.2 miles). At 15 miles you will come to a locked gate. Park clear of the gate and follow the fence line to the west to avoid the private land. Staying on National Forest land north of the fence, eventually turn south into the WSA. You’ll need to be able to read a map to navigate into the WSA as this is rugged terrain without a trail. Phone 575-525-4300 Activities HIKING Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: New Mexico Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose

Directions Directions should be replaced with: When you get into the town of Eastpoint on US Hwy. 98, turn south onto State Road 300 towards St. George Island. After Њ mile turn left into gravel driveway by large blue Reserve sign. The Visitor Center is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Phone 850-670-7700 Activities INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, VISITOR CENTER, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PHOTOGRAPHY, PADDLING, SWIMMING Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Florida Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Florida Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Florida Recreation Areas National Estuarine Research Reserve System — Apalachicola, FL Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve Website The Apalachicola Bay Reserve protects one of the most productive estuarine systems in the Northern Hemisphere, where the economic value of the natural resources and pristine conditions depend on the region’s biological

Directions The East Trailhead is accessed from Highway 70 between Safford and Bylas on a 46 mile dirt road that has creek crossings without bridges. Please note that high clearance vehicles are necessary to negotiate the creek crossings in order to reach the East Trailhead and that the road is often impassable due to flash flooding. The West Trailhead is accessed from Highway 77 between Mammoth and Winkelman (closer to Tucson and Phoenix), on a 12 mile road that is paved for three miles and dirt for nine miles. Phone (928) 348-4400 Activities CAMPING, HIKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, WILDERNESS, PHOTOGRAPHY Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Arizona Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Arizona Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Arizona Recreation Areas Overview With towering cliffs, flowing water and a rich diversity of flora and fauna,

Directions From Sulphur, OK, drive 10 miles south on State Highway 177. Phone 580-622-3165 Activities BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, HUNTING, PICNICKING, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Oklahoma Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Oklahoma Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Oklahoma Recreation Areas Arbuckle Lake Map Lake of the Arbuckles Lake of the Arbuckles is forned by Arbuckle Dam which is a feature of the Arbuckle Project. The lake is located at the confluence of the Buckhorn, Guy Sandy, and Rock Creeks. The area presents unusual opportunities, combining recreational use with scenic, scientific, and historic values. The Arbuckle Mountains are the highest part of a large area of Precambrian granites and overlying sedimentary strata that were uplifted and deformed some 300 million years ago. Subsequent erosion has exposed features

Directions The diversion dam is located 3.5 miles south of Comstock on county road in Custer County, Nebraska and is 88 miles from Grand Island. From Grand Island, NE to Comstock, take NE 2 which becomes U.S. 183. Stay on U.S. 183 and turn right onto NE 21C spur. Phone 308-336-3341 Activities CAMPING, FISHING, HUNTING, PICNICKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Nebraska Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Nebraska Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Nebraska Recreation Areas http://www.stateparks.com/arcadia_diversion_dam_state_wildlife_management_area_in_nebraska.html Arcadia Diversion Dam is on the Middle Loup River about 8.5 miles upstream from Arcadia, Nebraska. The project is part of the Farwell Unit, Middle Loup Division of the Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program. The area is managed by the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission, 402-471-0641, for a wildlife management area. The site includes 777

Directions If you are traveling west on highway 95 from Blanding, turn north on the Comb Wash road (a dirt road approximately one mile west of Comb Ridge, 14 miles west of the highway 95 and 191 intersection). The mouth of Arch canyon is 2 1/2 miles up that road. Phone 435-587-1500 Activities HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PHOTOGRAPHY Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Utah Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Utah Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Utah Recreation Areas Arch Canyon is a twelve mile long box canyon located north of highway 95. The canyon has beautiful redrock walls, and it is possible to see several arches. The creek that runs along the bottom of the canyon normally has water (all water should be treated prior to drinking). Look

Phone 907-474-2200 Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Alaska Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Alaska Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Alaska Recreation Areas BLM Alaska YouTube Channel BLM Alaska Twitter BLM Alaska Facebook Page What is the Arctic Circle? How long did it take to build the trans-Alaska oil pipeline? What is a pingo and where can I see one? Find out at this award-winning visitor center located in Coldfoot, Alaska. Explore the exhibits, walk the nearby nature trails, or take in an evening program to learn more about the special landscapes and history of the Far North. The visitor center is a partnership between three federal agencies that manage the public lands along the Dalton Highway: the Bureau of Land Management (the Utility Corridor), the National Park Service (Gates of the Arctic National

Directions The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area extends about 148 miles from Leadville to the Pueblo Reservoir through the towns of Buena Vista, Salida, Caсon City, and Florence. From Leadville to Salida, there are a number of access points along US-24/US-285. From Salida to Caсon City, there are access points along US-50. Phone 719-539-7289 Activities AUTO TOURING, BIKING, BOATING, CAMPING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, FISHING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, PICNICKING, WINTER SPORTS, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PHOTOGRAPHY Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Colorado Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Colorado Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Colorado Recreation Areas BLM – Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area BLM Colorado Flickr Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area The Arkansas River is one of the most popular river-rafting spots in the United States. The area also provides some of the best

Directions Public Transportation: The Memorial is accessible by the Blue Line of the Metro subway system. The Arlington Cemetery subway station is near the Visitor Center for the cemetery. Car: Arlington House is located inside Arlington National Cemetery. Parking: Handicapped parking is available at the Old Administration Building, located behind Arlington House. Phone (703) 235-1530 Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Virginia Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Virginia Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Virginia Recreation Areas Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial Official Website Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial Map Arlington House is the nation™s memorial to Robert E. Lee. It honors him for specific reasons, including his role in promoting peace and reunion after the Civil War. In a larger sense it exists as a place of study and contemplation

Directions 17-Mile Road Access – Turn west off of Highway 93 at milepost 143, located about 60 miles north of Wickenburg. Follow 17-Mile Road west for 6 miles until the wilderness boundary is reached. A jeep road running south from this point provides access to the Government Wash area. 17-Mile Road also follows the north wilderness boundary for the next 5 miles. Palmerita Ranch Access – From Wickenburg, follow Highway 60 west to Wenden. Turn north onto a paved road toward Alamo Lake State Park. Turn right (east) onto a bladed dirt road at milepost 28. Drive 3 miles to the intersection with Alamo Lake Road at the Wayside RV Park. Turn right (south) on Alamo Lake Road and drive 0.5 miles. Turn left (east) onto Palmerita Road and drive 7 miles to the Palmerita Ranch, where you can park. This provides access to the Santa Maria River and the

Directions The peaks of the Wilderness can be accessed from US Highway 93. Park off the highway and walk in, or drive one of two 4WD roads in about a mile further. There are no trailheads. Arrow Canyon may be accessed by driving state Highway 168 east from Interstate 15 approximately 11 miles. Look for a ranch sign titled “Arrow Canyon Ranch.” Drive under the sign and keep right on the gravel road avoiding the house (a private residence – please respect their privacy) to a fenced in municipal well. If you have 4WD you may continue approximately 1.5 miles to the wilderness boundary where you will find a vehicle barricade and parking area. If you don’t have 4WD, park at the well. Phone 702-515-5000 Activities HIKING, WILDERNESS Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Nevada Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike?

Directions There are two entrances to Assateague Island National Seashore. Assateague’s north entrance is at the end of Route 611, eight miles south of Ocean City, MD. The south entrance is at the end of Route 175, two miles east of Chincoteague, VA. There is no vehicle access between the two entrances on Assateague Island. Vehicles must return to the mainland to access either the north or south entrance. Phone (410) 641-1441 Activities AUTO TOURING, BIKING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HUNTING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PADDLING, SWIMMING, HORSE CAMPING Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Maryland Campgrounds ASSATEAGUE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE CAMPGROUND Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Maryland Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Maryland Recreation Areas Assateague Island National Seashore Official Website Assateague Island National Seashore Map Want to live on the

Directions From Opelousas 5 miles east on US 190. Phone (337) 585-0853 Activities BOATING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, HIKING, OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE, PICNICKING, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Louisiana Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Louisiana Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Louisiana Recreation Areas Atchafalaya Basin Website The project encompasses 595,000 acres of the largest contiguous tract of bottomland hardwoods in the United States. The Atchafalaya Basin is a scenic semi-wilderness area of hardwood forests, cypress stands, marshes and bayous. It is one of the last great river swamps left in the nation. The Atchafalaya River and hundreds of miles of bayous bring life to this wilderness area.

Directions From Lander, go south about 28 miles on State Highway 28 to the Atlantic City turnoff. Travel the gravel road for about 1/2 mile from the pavement. You can park here and start following the signs to Atlantic City/South Pass City or Miner’s Delight along the Ft. Stambaugh Loop Road. Several routes are available along county and BLM roads. Please be aware of vehicle traffic when riding in this area as well as private property. Atlantic City and Big Atlantic Gulch BLM campgrounds (water available) make good base camps. Phone 307-382-8400 Activities BIKING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PHOTOGRAPHY Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Wyoming Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Wyoming Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Wyoming Recreation Areas BLM Wyoming YouTube BLM Wyoming Facebook Page BLM Wyoming Twitter BLM

Directions Proceed on California State Highway 99 to the community of Earlimart. Earlimart is located about 9 miles north of Delano, and 6 miles south of Pixley. Take Avenue 56, exit 65, continue west 12 miles to the community of Alpaugh. (Note: about 3 miles after crossing State Highway 43, the name of the road changes to Avenue 54). In the center of Alpaugh turn left (south) on Road 38 continue 2 miles. Here, continue straight on the graveled road, follow signs about 1 mile to the wildlife viewing platform in the Ton Tache Wetlands. Phone 661-391-6000 Activities HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PHOTOGRAPHY Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: California Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: California Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More California Recreation Areas Atwell Island Restoration Project (AIP) is located in the

Directions From the town of Aurora, travel west on 200 N out of town. Stay right at the fork and the road will lead into Aurora Open OHV Area Phone 435-896-1500 Activities AUTO TOURING, BIKING, CAMPING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HUNTING, WINTER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PHOTOGRAPHY, DIVING Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Utah Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Utah Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Utah Recreation Areas 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.

Directions Effective April 16, 2012 Tucson Field Office 3201 East Universal Way Tucson, AZ 85756 Phone (520) 258-7200 Activities WILDERNESS Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Arizona Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Arizona Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Arizona Recreation Areas Baboquivari Peak Wilderness Baboquivari Peak Wilderness Map The Baboquivari Peak Wilderness (2,040 acres) in Arizona is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. In 1990, the Baboquivari Peak Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System established by the Wilderness Act of 1964. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. Please follow the regulations in place for this area, and use Leave No Trace techniques when visiting to ensure protection of its unique natural and experiential qualities. How to follow the

Directions From Ely, head south and east 60 miles on US 6-50 to State 487 then south 4 miles and then turn left onto a side road and travel about 1/4 mile. From Baker the cutoff is one-half mile north of the Great Basin Visitor Center. Phone (775) 289-1800 Activities BIKING, CAMPING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, PICNICKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Nevada Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Nevada Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Nevada Recreation Areas 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 a main big house, and practiced a form of agriculture. The site was excavated by

Directions Public Access is not available across private lands adjacent to the Wilderness Study Area. For more details on access, contact the BLM Safford Field Office. Phone (928) 348-4400 Activities CAMPING, HIKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Arizona Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Arizona Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Arizona Recreation Areas Baker Canyon Wilderness Study Area Weather The Baker Canyon Wilderness Study Area (4,812 acres) in Arizona, is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The Wilderness Study Area lies 30 miles east of Douglas, Arizona in Cochise County and is unusually rich in wildlife. It is part of a wildlife corridor connecting ecosystems in Arizona, New Mexico, and Mexico. Bird life is extraordinary with unusual species of hummingbirds, trogons, and turkey, among others. The Wilderness Study Area is also

Directions From I-15 Exit 6 in St. George, Utah, head north on Bluff Street (which turns into State Route 18). Travel 24 miles and turn right onto the Baker Dam Reservoir Road. Continue .6 miles and turn right into the Recreation Area. Phone 435-688-3200 Activities CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PHOTOGRAPHY Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Utah Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Utah Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Utah Recreation Areas Built in 1953 at the foot of the towering Pine Valley Mountains, the reservoir area offers slightly cooler temperatures and a quick getaway from St. George and other lower elevation communities. The reservoir is managed by the Baker Dam Reservoir Association. Stocked with trout on a regular basis by the Utah State Division of Wildlife Resources, the reservoir

Directions The Baldwin Creek Climbing Area is located about 15 miles west of Lander, Wyoming. To get there from downtown Lander, follow U.S. Highway 287 (Main Street) west and then north until its intersection with Baldwin Creek Road just past the Lander Valley High School. Turn left (west) and travel about seven miles to where the Baldwin Creek Road ends and the Shoshone Lake Road begins (BLM Road 2202). Travel up the switchbacks, pass through Mormon Basin, and continue on the Shoshone Lake Road for an additional 6.5 miles. A 4×4 or other high ground-clearance vehicle is recommended. The parking area and trailhead are on the left (south) side of the road. The parking area is not developed but shows evidence of parking use during the summer. Almost immediately past the parking area, the Shoshone Lake road turns right and begins to descend a steep and very rocky slope. Travelling

Directions This 29-mile highway connects Baltimore, MD and Washington, D.C Phone (301) 344-3948 Activities AUTO TOURING Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Maryland Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Maryland Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Maryland Recreation Areas Baltimore-Washington Parkway Official Website Baltimore-Washington Parkway Map This 29-mile highway connects Baltimore, MD and Washington, D.C. The parkway has carried visitors to and from the capital city since 1954. Happy 2020!

Directions From Grand Junction travel west on Hwy 340 and take a left onto Monument Road. Take another left onto D road, which will turn into Rosevale Road. Take a right onto Little Park Road and travel 5 miles – Bangs Canon Trailhead will be on your left. Phone 970-244-3000 Activities HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HUNTING, WILDLIFE VIEWING Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Colorado Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Colorado Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Colorado Recreation Areas Opportunities for backcountry hiking, horseback riding, hunting and wildlife viewing in a largely undeveloped natural setting. Easy access from Grand Junction .

Directions From Route 2 at Gardner, MA, take Route 68 south to Route 62, west 2 miles to Barre Falls Dam entrance. Phone (978) 928-4712 Activities BOATING, HORSEBACK RIDING, PICNICKING, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Massachusetts Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Massachusetts Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Massachusetts Recreation Areas Barre Falls Dam Website Facebook Barre Falls Dam Photo Album The Mid-Hiking Trail traverses the park and provides easy access to this popular local hiking activity. Picnicking, canoeing, fishing and hunting are popular summer sports. Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are prominent in winter. Wildlife viewing and scenery observation of the Ware River Watershed are popular year-round. For up-to-date information, call (978) 928-4712.

Directions The Ord Mountain Route Network is south of Barstow and links the Stoddard Valley and Johnson Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Areas, also known as Open Areas. Travel within the network is limited to posted open routes; NO CROSS-COUNTRY TRAVEL IS PERMITTED. Use Camp Rock Road to access this area Phone 760-252-6000 Activities AUTO TOURING, BIKING, CAMPING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HUNTING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, PHOTOGRAPHY Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: California Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: California Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More California Recreation Areas Ord Mountain Overview The Ord Mountain Route Network is south of Barstow and links the Stoddard Valley and Johnson Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Areas, also known as Open Areas. Travel within the network is limited to posted open routes. NO CROSS-COUNTRY TRAVEL IS PERMITTED. Recreational travel routes are posted

Directions This wilderness is located on the north side of Interstate 15 traveling through the Virgin River Canyon. Phone (435) 688-3200 Activities WILDERNESS Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Utah Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Utah Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Utah Recreation Areas Beaver Dam Mountains Wilderness Map Beaver Dam Mountains Wilderness The Beaver Dam Mountains Wilderness now contains a total of 17,600 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. Arizona contains approximately 15,000 acres. Utah contains approximately 2,600 acres. In 1984 the Beaver Dam Mountains Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of “…increasing population, accompanied by expanding settlement and growing mechanization,…” you play an important

Directions For directions to the Becharof Wilderness please contact Refuge staff with the contact information provided on this profile page. Should you fly into King Salmon, the refuge office is located approximately 1/8 mile across from the King Salmon Airport. Signs leading to the office complex are readily visible, and assistance can be obtained from the refuge visitor center which is adjacent to the airport terminal. Regularly scheduled commercial flights are available between King Salmon and Anchorage. Phone 907-246-4250 or 907-246-3339 Activities WILDERNESS Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Alaska Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Alaska Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Alaska Recreation Areas Becharof Wilderness Becharof Wilderness Map Becharof Wilderness was established in 1980 with the passage of the Alaska National Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA), incorporating approximately 503,000 acres. Although the landscape of

Directions Behind the Rocks WSA is located south of the town of Moab. The Moab Rim and Pritchett Canyon 4WD routes forms portions of the northern, eastern and western boundaries of the WSA. South of Moab, the Hidden Valley hiking trail leads into the east-central portion of the area. Phone 435-259-2100 Activities HIKING Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Utah Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Utah Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Utah Recreation Areas BLM website Landforms in the WSA include massive Navajo sandstone domes and fins, steep cliffs, and several natural arches. Sixty percent of the area is barren of vegetation with the remainder in juniper and desert shrubs. Recreational use of the WSA is limited to hiking, fin walking and climbing. There are extreme topographical constraints to foot travel within this WSA.

Directions The Bering Land Bridge Visitor Center is located in Nome, AK. Nome, AK is not on the road system and may be reached via a commercial flight. The Bering Land Bridge Visitor Center is located about a mile from Nome Airport. Bering Land Bridge National Preserve is located in the northern portion of the Seward Peninsula. There are no roads or trails into the parklands. Logistics on how to reach Bering Land Bridge is based on an individual™s resources and abilities. Phone +1 (800) 471-2352 Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Alaska Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Alaska Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Alaska Recreation Areas Bering Land Bridge National Preserve Official Website Bering Land Bridge National Preserve Map Bering Land Bridge National Preserve lies at the continental crossroads that greatly influenced the

Directions A journey to the far-flung lands of the Alaska Maritime Refuge almost always involves a boat. Tour boats, ferries, planes , cruise ships or your own boat can transport you to parts of the refuge. No refuge lands are accessible from the road system. Homer and Seward are the only road accessible communities near the refuge. All other communities in and near the refuge are accessible by scheduled air service and some such as Sitka, Seldovia, Kodiak, Chignik, Sand Point, King Cove, Cold Bay, False Pass, Akutan and Unalaska also have ferry service. For those not ready to set sail, the Alaska Islands & Ocean Visitor Center and Refuge headquarter in Homer, Alaska, can be reached by vehicle and scheduled aircraft from Anchorage (225 miles). Phone 907-235-6546 Activities WILDERNESS Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Alaska Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take

Directions From the junction of Hwy. 191 & Hwy 128, drive east 7.4 miles along the Colorado River along Highway 128. The campground area will be on the left. Phone 435-259-2100 Activities BOATING, CAMPING, HIKING Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Utah Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Utah Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Utah Recreation Areas BLM website Start your Moab adventure at the Big Bend Recreation Site. Located along the Colorado River, visitors enjoy a sandy beach, boat launch, river viewing areas, picnic tables, campsites, and group campsites. Adventurers also enjoy rafting the Moab Daily, a beautiful section of the river that includes several smaller rapids sections – perfect for all watercraft types. Within close proximity to national parks and countless trails, outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and four-wheel

Directions To reach Big Cedar Ridge, travel east from Worland on U.S. Highway 16 for approximately 15 miles then turn south onto BLM Road 1411 (Blue Bank Road). Follow Blue Bank Road for 14.5 miles and look for a parking area and interpretive panels on the right (west side of the road). Phone 307-347-5100 Activities INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, PHOTOGRAPHY Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Wyoming Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Wyoming Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Wyoming Recreation Areas BLM Wyoming Flickr BLM Wyoming Facebook Page BLM Wyoming YouTube BLM Wyoming Twitter The Big Cedar Ridge Fossil Site is located in the great wide open southeast of Worland. Seventy million years ago, a mudflow of volcanic ash suddenly entombed the entire landscape around Big Cedar Ridge. The plants were fossilized

Directions Big Cypress is located along the Tamiami Trail East and I-75 in southern Florida. The preserve can be accessed by driving from Miami and Naples. The preserves two visitor centers are located along Tamiami Trail East. Phone (239) 695-2000 Activities AUTO TOURING, BIKING, BOATING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, HUNTING, PICNICKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PADDLING Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Florida Campgrounds Burns Lake Campground Midway Campground (FL) Monument Lake Campground Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Florida Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Florida Recreation Areas Big Cypress National Preserve Official Website Big Cypress National Preserve Map The freshwaters of the Big Cypress Swamp, essential to the health of the neighboring Everglades, support the rich marine estuaries along Florida’s southwest coast. Protecting over 729,000 acres of this vast swamp, Big Cypress National Preserve

Directions Drive south from Hachita, NM, on Highway 81. Between mile 35 and 34, turn left onto County Road C11 (Hatchet Road). In about a ½ mile the road veers right. At approximately 2.1 miles, turn right on Commodore Road and follow this road approximately 3.3 miles to a T intersection. Turn right and drive approximately 1¾ miles to where the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail crosses the road. The Trail is marked by cairns; there is no trail tread. Hike southeast into the WSA. Phone 575-525-4300 Activities HIKING Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: New Mexico Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: New Mexico Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More New Mexico Recreation Areas BLM New Mexico Twitter BLM New Mexico Facebook Page BLM New Mexico Flickr BLM New Mexico YouTube Channel The Big Hatchet

Directions Big Hole National Battlefield is located on Highway 43 ten miles west of the town of Wisdom in southwestern Montana. Bear Paw Battlefield is located on Route 240 sixteen miles south of the town of Chinook in north-central Montana. Phone (406) 689-3155 Activities HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, CAMPING, PICNICKING Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Montana Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Montana Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Montana Recreation Areas Big Hole National Battlefield Official Website Big Hole National Battlefield Map On August 9, 1877 gun shots shattered a chilly dawn on a sleeping camp of Nez Perce. By the time the smoke cleared on August 10, almost 90 Nez Perce were dead along with 31 soldiers and volunteers. Big Hole National Battlefield was created to honor all who were there.

Directions From Interstate 10 northwest of Palm Springs, take Highway 62, the “Twentynine Palms Highway.” About 10.5 miles north on Highway 62, turn right on East Drive. After about 200 yards, turn left into the Big Morongo Canyon Wildlife Preserve. Phone (760) 363-7190 Activities INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, WILDLIFE VIEWING Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: California Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: California Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More California Recreation Areas Visit Big Morongo Preserve Friends of Big Morongo Preserve Big Morongo Canyon Preserve/ACEC is well recognized as an important wildlife corridor that links BLM�s San Gorgonio Wilderness with the San Bernardino National Forest and Joshua Tree National Park. This corridor allows wildlife; including mule deer, big horn sheep, and mountain lions, to move freely within this area in search of food and

Directions The Closest town to Big Rocks SRMA is Loa. From Loa, head south on Main St out of town. Just under 2 miles south, the paved road will make a sharp left; continue straight onto the unpaved Big Rocks Road. another 2.5 miles will take you to the SRMA. Phone 435-896-1500 Activities AUTO TOURING, BIKING, CAMPING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HUNTING, WINTER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PHOTOGRAPHY, DIVING Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Utah Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Utah Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Utah Recreation Areas This SRMA located just South of Loa is popular with Trials Bikes. The rocks offer fun obstacles and a challenging experience for riders.

Directions From Terry, travel north on Hwy 253. Turn right on Hwy 200 to Circle, then continue north on Hwy 13 to Wolf Point. The entire route is now a paved highway. Phone 1 (406) 233-2800 Activities AUTO TOURING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Montana Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Montana Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Montana Recreation Areas The 105-mile Big Sky Back Country Byway begins in Terry, MT, and travels north and south covering badlands and rolling prairies. The byway ends in Wolf Point, MT, on the beautiful Missouri River, part of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. The route is part of the National Scenic Byways Program, linking Terry with Wolf Point. Taking 2 hours one way, you can stop to take a look

Directions Big Thicket National Preserve consists of 15 units spread across 7 counties. The visitor center is located approximately 30 miles north of Beaumont, and 8 miles north of Kountze, along US 69/287. Phone (409) 951-6700 Activities CAMPING, HIKING, HUNTING, PADDLING Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Texas Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Texas Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Texas Recreation Areas Big Thicket National Preserve Official Website Big Thicket National Preserve Map Life of all types abounds in the Big Thicket. This national preserve protects the incredible diversity of life found where multiple habitats converge in southeast Texas. Hiking trails and waterways meander through nine different ecosystems, from longleaf pine forests to cypress-lined bayous. It is a place of discovery, a place to wander and explore, a place to marvel at the richness

Directions While the name sounds attractive this wilderness is home to thousands of cacti, and can offer something of a challenge to explore. Bigelow Cholla Garden Wilderness is located in San Bernardino County, California approximately 18 miles west of Needles, California. Interstate 40 runs along the northern boundary of the wilderness. Maps of the area can be obtained from the Bureau of Land Management Field Office in Needles, California. Phone 760-326-7000 Activities WILDERNESS Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: California Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: California Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More California Recreation Areas Bigelow Cholla Garden Wilderness Map Bigelow Cholla Garden Wilderness Bigelow Cholla Garden Wilderness The Bigelow Cholla Garden Wilderness now contains a total of 14,645 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in

Directions Bighorn Canyon has two districts that are separated by a three hour drive. To get to the North District at Fort Smith, MT from Billings,take Interstate 90 south to Hardin, MT. Turn at exit 495 onto State Highway 313 to St. Xavier and then to Fort Smith, Montana. To get to the South District at Lovell, WY from Billings, MT, take Interstate 90 west. Turn at exit 434 at Laurel, MT. Turn onto US 310 East/US 212 South. Turn at US 310 East to Lovell. The visitor center is on the east side of Lovell. Phone (307) 548-5406 Activities AUTO TOURING, BIKING, BOATING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, HUNTING, PICNICKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PADDLING, SWIMMING Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Montana Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Montana Hiking Trails Related Link(s)

Directions Access this wilderness area from State Highway 247 Phone 760-252-6000 Activities CAMPING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HUNTING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, PHOTOGRAPHY Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: California Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: California Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More California Recreation Areas Overview The north-central portion of this Wilderness area holds the rugged Bighorn Mountains and the eastern foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains. It presents a rare transition zone between the yucca- and Joshua tree-covered desert floor and stands of Jeffrey pine in the higher country. The Bighorns lift all the way to 7,500 feet on Granite Peak. Mule deer, mountain lions, and bobcats make their homes here, and golden eagles soar in the bright skies. The intermittent creekbed through Rattlesnake Canyon travels northward and divides the Wilderness into distinct

Directions To Lake Dennison from MA 2, US 202 north 6 miles. Dam on MA 68 4 miles west of US 202. Phone (978) 249-4467 Activities BOATING, PICNICKING, WINTER SPORTS, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Massachusetts Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Massachusetts Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Massachusetts Recreation Areas Facebook Birch Hill Dam Website This 82-acre natural lake boasts the Lake Dennison Recreation Area, offering picnic areas, hunting, hiking, campgrounds and a swimming beach managed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Tent campers, RV’ers and day use visitors make the area a popular summer destination. Winter activities include snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. For up-to-date information, call (978) 249-4467.

Directions From Highway 9, take the North Fork County Road. After 5 Ð… miles, the road will turn to dirt. Once you™ve left pavement, travel on the North Fork Road for 3 miles. There will be a kiosk with an informational sign about Birch Hollow on the northern side of a pullout. This is the Birch Hollow Trailhead. To access the Orderville Gulch Trailhead, continue past the Birch Hollow Trailhead on the North Fork road until you reach BLM route 92. There is a sign on the west side of North Fork Road indicating that route 92 accesses Orderville Gulch. If you do not have a four-wheel-drive, high-clearance vehicle, park on the eastern side of the gate and follow the route for 3 miles to the Orderville Gulch Trailhead. BLM route 92 beyond the gate, requires a four-wheel-drive, high clearance vehicle. This route is not recommended for travel in a

Directions Take I-84 west from Boise to the Meridian exit and turn south on Idaho 69 to Kuna. At Kuna, take the Swan Falls Road 18 miles to the dam. To get to the take-out, drive to almost the end of the Can-Ada Road, and take a right down to Celebration Park. Phone (208) 384-3300 Activities BIKING, HIKING, PICNICKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Idaho Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Idaho Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Idaho Recreation Areas You can see the birds of prey in their natural river canyon habitat on a scenic float trip. South of Boise, the Snake River has cut a canyon where more eagles, hawks, and falcons nest each spring in greater concentrations than at any other place in North America. The Snake River Birds

Directions Bisti Access Parking To reach the Bisti Access Parking Area, Drive NM 371 just under 36 miles south of Farmington (from the San Juan River crossing) or just under 45 miles north of Crownpoint (from the intersection of 371 and Navajo Service Route 9), and turn east on Road 7297 (a gravel road). Drive Road 7297 for approximately 2 miles to a T-intersection and turn left. Drive just under one mile to the Bisti Access Parking Area, which is just south of a broad wash on the east side of the road. There is another, smaller parking area 1/4 mile further north. De-Na-Zin Trailhead To reach the De-Na-Zin access, Drive NM 371 approximately 43 3/4 miles south of Farmington (from the San Juan River crossing) or approximately 37 1/4 miles north of Crownpoint (from the intersection of 371 and Navajo Service Route 9), and turn east on County Road

Directions Getting to the Byway: Getting to the Byway Safford serves as the main access point for the Black Hills Back Country Byway. From Safford: Take US 70 southwest out of Safford Merge onto US 191 northeast which is also the Old Safford-Clifton Road Follow US 191 until you come to milepost 139 Turn left onto the Black Hills Backcountry Byway From Tucson to Safford Go west on E. Broadway Blvd. Toward N. Country Club Rd. Make a U-turn onto E. Broadway Blvd. Turn right onto S. Salvernon Way Merge onto I 10 E. by the ramp on the left going toward El Paso Take the US 191 North exit (exit 352) toward Safford Turn left onto US 191 North Follow US 191 for 33.7 miles and turn right onto US 191/US 70/The Old West Highway In Safford take US 70 southwest out of town Merge onto US 191 northeast,

Directions The Black Hills Back Country Byway is located between Safford and Clifton in southeastern Arizona, about three hours northeast of Tucson or 3 1/2 hours east of Phoenix. Both ends of the byway are accessed from U.S. Highway 191. The southern end is at milepost 139, the northern end at milepost 160. Phone (928) 348-4400 Activities AUTO TOURING, BIKING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, HIKING, OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE, PICNICKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Arizona Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Arizona Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Arizona Recreation Areas As you travel the 21-mile-long Black Hills Back Country Byway, try to imagine the first travelers on this road…rugged pioneers who lived close to land. Today, we can embrace the romance of the Old West as we travel this same route. Let

Directions Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness is located approximately 15 miles west of Grand Junction, Colorado. It is bordered by the Colorado National Monument to the east and the Colorado/Utah boundary to the west, with a small portion actually spilling into Utah. The Wilderness is included within the McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area (MCNCA), which was legislatively designated in October of 2000. Directions DIRECTIONS TO DEVILS, POLLOCK BENCH, AND FRUITA PALEO AREA: From Grand Junction, take I-70 west to the Fruita exit (#19), turn left and cross back over I-70 and go 1.5 miles to the Kings View Estates subdivision. Turn right, in to the subdivision and stay on the main road. It’s approximately .5 miles to the Devils Canyon trail turnoff, on your left . Approximately 1.5 miles further is Pollock Bench Trailhead. DIRECTIONS TO KNOWLES AND JONES CANYON TRAILS: From Grand Junction, travel west on Grand Avenue, cross over

Directions The Wilderness is located in western Humboldt County. The best access to the Wilderness is located along the BLM and County roads that form the eastern and northern boundaries of the Wilderness. Phone 775-623-1500 Activities CAMPING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HUNTING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, WILDERNESS Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Nevada Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Nevada Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Nevada Recreation Areas Black Rock Desert Wilderness Black Rock Desert Wilderness Map The Black Rock Desert Wilderness is a large desert playa and the remains of prehistoric Lake Lahontan. At 314,835 acres, the area is one of the largest protected desert playas in the United States. Vistas go on for miles and mirages sneak up from all sides of the desert floor. The vastnes and overwhelming feeling of isolation in this wilderness

Directions Click here to see where Blackbeard Island Wilderness is on a map. Blackbeard Island is accessible only by boat. Transportation to the island is not provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Arrangements for trips to the refuge can be made through local boat captains and marinas. Please contact the Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex headquarters at (912)652-4415 or [email protected] for more information. A public boat ramp on Harris Neck NWR (Barbour River Landing) may also be used as a launching site for trips to the island. From the Barbour River ramp, Blackbeard Island NWR is 18 nautical miles. Phone (843) 784-2468 Activities WILDERNESS Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Georgia Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Georgia Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Georgia Recreation Areas Blackbeard Island Wilderness Map Blackbeard Island Wilderness The

Directions Access the Blackfoot River Recreation Corridor twelve miles east of Bonner on Highway 200. A dirt road (not suitable for RVs) follows the river for twenty miles, reconnecting with Highway 200 near Mile Marker 28, six miles east of the junction with Highway 83. Phone 1 (406) 329-3721 Activities BIKING, BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, PICNICKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Montana Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Montana Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Montana Recreation Areas Twelve miles of the lower Blackfoot River flow through public lands only 20 minutes east of Missoula. During the heat of the summer, it is an excellent place to cool off alongside a large portion of the Missoula population. Crowds disappear during the other ten months of the year, and it becomes a great place

Directions From Alamosa, travel east on US-160, then turn left onto Road S116, which becomes Tyler Avenue. Turn right onto Twomile Road/Road 2S/9th Street and follow the signs for Blanca Wetlands. Phone 719-852-7074 Activities FISHING, HIKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Colorado Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Colorado Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Colorado Recreation Areas Colorado Birding Trail: Blanca Wetlands Blanca Wildlife Habitat Area (Blanca Wetlands) visit Blanca wetlands BLM – Blanca Wetlands Blanca Wetlands The Blanca Wetlands Area of Critical Environmental Concern, or Blanca Wildlife Habitat Area, is an area of the San Luis Valley in Colorado, United States, which serves as a refuge for birds, fish and other wildlife. The wetlands had been completely destroyed by pumping and diversion of water for irrigation. Starting in 1965 the Bureau

Directions From Lordsburg, NM, drive north then northwest on US Hwy 70 for approximately 25 miles. Turn right on NM 92 and drive approximately 6 miles, crossing the Gila River on the way, to Mud Springs Ranch Rd (A039), approximately one mile east of Virden, NM. Passing unmarked intersecting roads, drive for approximately 5.5 miles on A039 to a 4WD road on the right. Drive south approximately 1/4 mile; the WSA is on the left side of this road for approximately 1 1/4 miles before entering private land. Phone 575-525-4300 Activities HIKING Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: New Mexico Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: New Mexico Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More New Mexico Recreation Areas BLM New Mexico Flickr BLM New Mexico YouTube Channel BLM New Mexico Twitter BLM New Mexico Facebook Page

Directions The parkway is a 469-mile-long scenic road connecting Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina. Numerous federal and state highways provide access to the parkway. Milepost markers are positioned every mile along the parkway, starting at 0 in Virginia and ending at 469 in North Carolina. We suggest using a map to identify the area you want to visit, as GPS directions often do not incorporate the parkway’s milepost system. Phone (828) 348-3400 Activities AUTO TOURING, BIKING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, PICNICKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: North Carolina Campgrounds Rocky Knob Campground Doughton Park Campground PEAKS OF OTTER CAMPGROUND Linville Falls Campground Julian Price Campground MOUNT PISGAH CAMPGROUND Otter Creek Campground Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: North Carolina Hiking Trails

Directions To reach WSA from the south, take State Hwy 431 out of Worland about 25 miles. Turn north (right) onto the Murphy Draw Road (BLM Road 1302) and continue about 7.7 miles. Turn east (right) onto Squaw Teats Road (BLM Road 1301) and go 2.6 miles. Look for primitive route to the north to reach Bobcat Draw Badlands WSA in 1.25 miles. If travelling from Meeteetse, take State Highway 120 south for 9.1 miles. Turn east (left) onto Squaw Teats Road (BLM Road 1301) for 14.25 miles. Look for a primitive route to the north reach Bobcat Draw Badlands WSA in 1.25 miles. From the north of Worland take Fifteen Mile Road (BLM Road 1429). After travelling approximately 33 miles you will reach the northern border of Bobcat Draw Badlands WSA. Phone 307-347-5100 Activities BIKING, CAMPING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HUNTING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PHOTOGRAPHY Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at

Directions Click here to see where the Bogolof Wilderness is on a map. North of Unalaska Island, Bogoslof is difficult to access and rarely seen except over the gunwales of passing fishing boats. Winds blow almost constantly during cool foggy summers and mild foggy winters. Although the Bering Sea does not freeze here, storms come often and remain long, violently hurling wind and waves against the barren shoreline. The few boats that do arrive find no anchorages, coming only at risk and with special permission of the refuge manager for scientific or educational purposes. Phone 907-235-6546 Activities WILDERNESS Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Alaska Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Alaska Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Alaska Recreation Areas Bogoslof Wilderness Map Bogoslof Wilderness The Bogoslof Wilderness now contains a total of 175 acres

Directions Bolivar Dam is approximately 1 mile east of I-77. At I-77, take Exit 93, which is the Bolivar/Zoar – State Route 212 Exit. Take State Route 212 east roughly 1/2 mile and make a left on Tuscarawas County Road 103. Go approximately 100 yards, take a left onto Glenpark Road, approximately a mile down the road is Bolivar Dam and facilities. Phone (330) 874-9350 Activities PICNICKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Ohio Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Ohio Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Ohio Recreation Areas Bolivar Dam Website Near the Football Hall of Fame in Canton, a state-operated historical facility, Fort Laurens, is nearby.

Directions From Needles, CA, take I-40 west approx. 25 miles to the Mountain Springs Road exit. Exit south and take National Trails Highway west approx. 22 miles to BLM Route NS206. Turn right on NS206 and drive approx. 3 miles. An informational kiosk will be on your right hand side. Phone 760-326-7000 Activities BIKING, CAMPING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HUNTING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, PHOTOGRAPHY Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: California Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: California Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More California Recreation Areas Bonanza Springs Watchable Wildlife Area This is one of the few natural watering areas for wildlife within the Mojave Desert. It is tucked into a beautiful, small canyon of yellow and white limestone. Visitors are asked to minimize their stays near the water and to use the adjacent viewing

Directions Take Highway 61 to Highway 48 (Apple Street) into Norco. Turn right at River Road and go 1 mile. Phone (985) 764-0126 Activities BIKING, BOATING, FISHING, HIKING, OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE, PICNICKING, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Louisiana Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Louisiana Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Louisiana Recreation Areas Bonnet Carre Spillway Photo Album Bonnet Carre Spillway Website Bonnet Carre Spillway Hunting Map Bonnet Carre Spillway Map Over the years, the Bonnet Carre Spillway has developed into an extensively used outdoor recreation area with approximately 250,000 visitors enjoying the spillway each year. These lands and waters provide opportunities for fishing, crawfishing, hunting, dog training, camping and wildlife watching. More specialized activities include retriever dog field trials and model airplane

Directions From Portland, OR, 40 miles east on I-84. From Vancouver, WA, 40 miles east on WA 14. Phone (541) 374-8442 Activities BOATING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, HIKING, PICNICKING, VISITOR CENTER, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE, OTHER RECREATION CONCESSION SITE, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Oregon Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Oregon Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Oregon Recreation Areas Bonneville Lock and Dam Photo Album Discover Your Northwest Bonneville Lock and Dam Website Bonneville Lock and Dam Map Located in the Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area 40 miles east of Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, Bonneville Lock and Dam spans the Columbia and links the two states. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers operates and maintains Bonneville Lock and Dam for hydropower production, fish and wildlife

Directions The area begins about 50 air miles south of Vernal, Utah and extends south to the Book Cliffs divide.Towards the east is the Colorado/Utah state line. The Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation is on the west side of the BookCliffs. Both southern Uintah County and northern Grand County are included. Phone (437)781-4400 Activities AUTO TOURING, BIKING, BOATING, CLIMBING, CAMPING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, FISHING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HUNTING, OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE, PICNICKING, WINTER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Utah Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Utah Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Utah Recreation Areas This area contains 455,000 acres of diverse ecosystems in a very remote setting, and maintains a “frontier mystique.” There is an abundance of wildlife species for viewing, including deer, elk, black bear, blue and sage grouse, numerous hawks,

Directions Located in Custer County, 15 miles northwest of Mackay, Idaho. Phone 208-879-6200 Activities CAMPING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HUNTING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PHOTOGRAPHY Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Idaho Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Idaho Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Idaho Recreation Areas Idaho Wilderness Study Areas photos BLM Idaho YouTube BLM Idaho Facebook Page BLM Idaho Twitter In Idaho, BLM manages over 3,000 acres of public lands in the Borah Peak Wilderness Study Area. This steep west-sloping terrain includes vegetation of sagebrush-grass with scattered mountain mahogany. At 12,655 feet, Borah Peak is the highest point in Idaho. This spectacular mountain gives the visitor the feeling of approaching the “top of the world” and seems to spread out as far as the eye can see. The area also provides outstanding hiking, backpacking, wildlife viewing,

Directions Chupadera Peak, Indian Wells, and Little San Pascual Wilderness Areas are all located on Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, approximately 16 miles south of Socorro, New Mexico. To get here, travel approximately 8 miles south of Socorro on I-25. Take Exit 139 and travel east on Hwy 380 to San Antonio. Turn south on Hwy 1 approximately 8 miles to the Refuge Visitor Center. There you can recieve information and directions on how to access the Wilderness Areas and Refuge Regulations. Phone 575-835-1828 Activities WILDERNESS Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: New Mexico Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: New Mexico Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More New Mexico Recreation Areas Bosque del Apache Wilderness Map Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge Bosque del Apache Wilderness The Bosque del Apache Wilderness now contains a

Directions There are many ways to enjoy Boston Harbor Islands and many ways to get there. For more information on how to get to the park by ferry, car, or private boat, please visit www.bostonharborislands.org. Phone (617) 223-8666 Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Massachusetts Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Massachusetts Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Massachusetts Recreation Areas Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area Official Website Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area Map . . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, visit historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking or swimming-all within reach of downtown Boston. Youth programs, visitor services, research, wildlife management, and more are coordinated on the park’s 34 islands and peninsulas by the Boston Harbor Islands Partnership.

Directions Take State Hwy. 31 north to the town of Metaline, then take Boundary Dam Road north about 10 miles to launch your boat from Seattle City Light’s Forebay Recreation Area, located next to Boundary Dam. Phone 509-536-1200 Activities CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, HUNTING, PICNICKING, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Washington Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Washington Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Washington Recreation Areas Boundary Reservoir Recreation Area Recreation activities include motorized and non-motorized boating, swimming, fishing, picnicking, camping, hiking and nature viewing. Campsites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The sites are open year-round. There are no facilities or services available other than a fire ring and picnic table at BLM Recreation Area. Access is by watercraft only and most boaters put in at the Seattle City

Directions At the intersection of Harbor Blvd. and Bastanchury, 5 miles north of I-5 on Harbor Blvd. Phone (213) 452-3402 Activities BIKING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, PICNICKING, PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE, OTHER RECREATION CONCESSION SITE, HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT PRIVATELY OWNED Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: California Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: California Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More California Recreation Areas Brea Dam Website The recreation facilities at this project are managed by the City of Fullerton (CA) Community Services. Golf and tennis are main attractions at this project, located among the picturesque rolling hills in the City of Fullerton. No permanent pool.

Directions Take State Highway 40 north of Turtle Lake. Phone 701.250.4592 Activities BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, HUNTING, PICNICKING, WINTER SPORTS, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: North Dakota Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: North Dakota Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More North Dakota Recreation Areas Brekken-Holmes Recreation Area Web Site Site is one and one-half miles north of Turtle Lake in the center of North Dakota. The reservoir has approximately 675 water surface acres, 620 land acres and 10 miles of shoreline. Available species include trout, walleye, crappie, bluegill, and small mouth bass.

Directions The refuge and wilderness areas are located in the Gulf of Mexico and are accessible only by boat. Most visitors depart from either the Mississippi Gulf Coast or Venice, LA. The Refuge Visitor Center is located on a beautiful property in Lacombe, LA on Hwy 434 two miles south of I-12 (Exit 74). The center displays exhibits about all eight refuges managed by the Southeast Louisiana Refuges Complex. Phone 985-882-2000 Activities WILDERNESS Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Louisiana Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Louisiana Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Louisiana Recreation Areas Breton Wilderness Map Breton Wilderness The Breton Wilderness now contains a total of 5,000 acres and is managed by the Fish & Wildlife Service’s Breton National Wildlife Refuge. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Louisiana. In 1975

Directions Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site can be found 15 miles north of Tupelo, Mississippi. Exit U.S. Highway 45 onto Mississippi 370, in Baldwyn, Mississippi. The battlefield is located 6 miles west of Baldwyn, on Mississippi 370. Visitors may also consider visiting the Mississippi’s Final Stands Interpretive Center in Baldwyn. Exit U.S. Highway 45 at Mississippi 370 and turn east. Take the first right off of Highway 370 to the interpretive center. Phone +1 (800) 305-7417 Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Mississippi Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Mississippi Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Mississippi Recreation Areas Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site Official Website Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site Map The Confederate victory at Brices Cross Roads was a significant victory for Major General Nathan Bedford Forrest, but its long term

Directions The refuge’s headquarters and main public use area is located at its Brigantine Division on the mainland, at Oceanville, New Jersey. From US 9, visitors may enter the refuge via Great Creek Road, which ends at the refuge’s gate. The Barnegat Platform is located in Barnegat on Bay Shore Drive off of Route 9 between Ridgeway and Edison Avenues. The Holgate Wilderness Area is open Sept 1 – March 31. From the Garden State Parkway (north or south): Take Exit 63 (Highway 72) east toward Long Beach Island. Once on the Island, take a right on Long Beach Boulevard. Follow all the way to the end where you will see a parking lot. During the off season, all 3.5 miles is open to walking and surf fishing vehicles with a permit (contact Long Beach Township at 609-361-1200 to obtain a beach buggy permit). Phone 609-652-1665 Activities WILDERNESS Camping Reservations

Directions Access is via State Highway 178 east of Bakersfield and along Kelso Valley Road, or via State Highway 14 south of Red Rock Canyon State Park and along Jawbone Canyon Road. Phone 760-384-5400 Activities CAMPING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HUNTING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, WILDERNESS, PHOTOGRAPHY Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: California Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: California Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More California Recreation Areas Bright Star Wilderness Bright Star Wilderness Bright Star Wilderness Map This wilderness surrounds Kelso Peak to the north, south and east. To the west, the Kelso Mountain system is contiguous with the Piute Mountain Range in the Sequoia National Forest. The upper slopes of the 5,000 foot Kelso Peak are dotted with pinyon pine and juniper trees, intervening slopes are brushy with large granite rock outcroppings, and the boulder-strewn

Directions Bristol Mountains Wilderness lies two miles northeast of Ludlow, California between the towns of Barstow and Needles, in San Bernardino County, California. Maps of the area can be obtained from the Bureau of Land Management Field Office in Needles, California. Phone (760) 326-7000 Activities WILDERNESS Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: California Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: California Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More California Recreation Areas Bristol Mountains Wilderness Bristol Mountains Wilderness Map 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 now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities

Directions From US Highway 285, take NM 137/Queens Hwy (12 miles northwest of Carlsbad, 23.5 miles south of Artesia) southwest for approximately 50 miles to El Paso Gap (about 12 miles past Queen, NM). Turn north onto Dell City Road, which becomes County Rd G14, and drive about 6ј miles to County Road G17, and turn left. Drive for about 5 miles on G17 (passing structures and beginning to climb uphill after 2ј miles) to County Road G13 and turn south. Drive south for ј mile where G13 becomes the WSA border for ѕ of a mile; the WSA will be on your right (to the west). Note: Signs in this area may be missing. Experience and skill in navigation are necessary to reach this WSA. Phone 575-525-4300 Activities HIKING Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: New Mexico Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to

Directions Take Hwy-51 south to the town of Bruneau, turning left/east on Hot Springs Road (unmarked) at the One Stop Cafй. Reset trip odometer here. 00.0 mi: Hot Springs Road at Hwy-51 15.6 mi: Turn right/southwest at Canyon Overlook sign 18.7 mi: Overlook parking lot Phone 208-735-2060 Activities AUTO TOURING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, HIKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, WILDERNESS, OBSERVATION SITE, PHOTOGRAPHY Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Idaho Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Idaho Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Idaho Recreation Areas Idaho Recreation Sites BLM Idaho YouTube BLM Idaho Twitter BLM Idaho Facebook Page Welcome to the Grand Canyon of Southwest Idaho! This canyon was shaped by an astounding combination of volcanism, glacial melt and regional drainage patterns. The Bruneau Overlook is the only readily accessible spot to view this spectacular canyon carved through basalt

Phone (281) 497-0740 Activities AUTO TOURING, BIKING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, PICNICKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Texas Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Texas Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Texas Recreation Areas Buffalo Bayou Photo Album Buffalo Bayou Website These normally dry reservoirs are on the west side of Houston on both sides of I-10 at TX6. They contain the largest municipal park in the Nation and provide a unique recreational experience for the metropolitan area. They contain facilities for golf, hiking, picnicking, field sports, horseback riding, shooting ranges, model airplane flying, a velodrome and other activities.

Phone 530-257-0456 Activities CAMPING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HUNTING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PHOTOGRAPHY Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: California Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: California Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More California Recreation Areas Buffalo Hills The Buffalo Hills WSA is located primarily in Washoe County, Nevada (45,287 acres), with a small portion in Lassen County, California (856 acres). The WSA contains 46,143 acres of BLM-administered land and 1,293 acres of private land that is located in 10 parcels, ranging in size from 40 to 800 acres. The Eagle Lake Field Office administers 38,190 acres of this WSA and the remaining 7,953 acres to the north are administered by the Applegate Field Office. Most of this WSA is large and relatively flat, with small rims and shallow canyons however, the south and west sides are defined