Oregon/Washington Recreation Activities

The public lands in Oregon and Washington managed by the BLM offer you an abundance of recreation opportunities. Picnic with family and friends in western Oregon one weekend, then explore the remote wildlands east of the Cascade Mountains the next. Recreational settings include evergreen forests; high desert; lava flows; rugged river canyons and rushing whitewater; sand dunes; coastal headlands, spits, and estuaries; and cultural settings such as historic trails, ranches, and archaeological sites. Hiking, camping, hunting, fishing and boating are just some of the many activities to enjoy on your public lands.

Explore recreation in Oregon and Washington with this new series of videos -- covering all seasons in the Pacific Northwest! From the spectacular Steens Mountain area of southeastern Oregon to the cherished-by-all San Juan Islands National Monument in northwest Washington state, BLM public lands provide every kind of outdoor recreation imaginable. Watch some videos and get outside to explore!

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Nestling in the Argus Range, a thin and narrow north-south mountain chain, this Wilderness stretches for 28 miles along the west side of the Panamint Valley, just south and west of Death Valley National Park and just east of the...
Arizona National Scenic Trail Passage 16 Arizona National Scenic Trail Passage 16
Explore 800 miles between Mexico and Utah. The BLM manages 45 miles: Buckskin Mountain, Gila River Canyons, and Tortilla Mountain passages.
Welcome to the Bureau of Land Management's Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, managed cooperatively with Colorado State Parks Welcome to the Bureau of Land Management's Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, managed cooperatively with Colorado State Parks
Remember your OUTDOOR ETHICS when enjoying your public lands. Please RECREATE RESPONSIBLY. Overview The Arkansas River is one of the most popular river-rafting spots in the United States. The area also provides some of the best fishing in Colorado. The...
Arrastra Mountain Wilderness Arrastra Mountain Wilderness
Southeast of Kingman, the 129,800-acre Arrastra Mountain Wilderness contains more than 20 miles of the ephemeral Big Sandy and Santa Maria rivers as well as the unique Peoples Canyon.

Recreation Maps and Sites

Need maps? Explore hundreds of recreation spots in the Pacific Northwest with these maps made by the BLM in Oregon and Washington! Whether you are looking for a camping spot or a trail into wilderness, this album is your ticket! Download the maps you need from Flickr, and contact our local offices if you need further information.

Hunting and Fishing

Oregon and Washington BLM lands offer unparalleled opportunities for hunting and fishing as well as other recreation activities. The majority of BLM lands are open to hunt, fish, and engage in shooting sports activities. For current information on campsites, road conditions, access, and more, check the links below and contact your local district office.