Know Before You Go
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) welcomes you to explore and enjoy your public lands.
This page helps you prepare for your visit by connecting you to information you should know ahead of time - from recreation opportunities and safety considerations to permits, fees, and site‑specific rules. A little preparation helps you stay safe, understand local conditions, and make the most of your experience.
BLM-managed public lands offer visitors unique opportunities and memorable experiences as vast as the land itself.
BLM-managed public lands offer visitors unique opportunities and memorable experiences as vast as the land itself.
From camping to climbing, explore the many ways to recreate on public lands.
From camping to climbing, explore the many ways to recreate on public lands.
Public lands can be rugged and remote. Get the safety basics.
Public lands can be rugged and remote. Get the safety basics.
Some sites require day use fees, camping fees, or permits. America the Beautiful and other passes may apply.
Some sites require day use fees, camping fees, or permits. America the Beautiful and other passes may apply.
Many kinds of maps are available for your public land adventures.
Many kinds of maps are available for your public land adventures.
Find opportunities to get involved with BLM.
Find opportunities to get involved with BLM.
Practice responsible outdoor ethics to ensure future visitors can enjoy public lands.
Practice responsible outdoor ethics to ensure future visitors can enjoy public lands.
Fire restrictions may be in place to reduce the risk of wildfires and protect the public.
Fire restrictions may be in place to reduce the risk of wildfires and protect the public.
