Recreation

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Recreation opportunities are as varied as the landscapes you will visit in the Golden State.

Sierra campgrounds, amid conifer forests near crystalline streams, where you can search for gold nuggets or silver fish.  The vast Calfiornia desert with gothic rock formations, weird and wonderful Joshua trees, and teddy bear cholla.  Soft-sculptured dunes or playas that are perfect for OHV fun and landsailing.  Hiking challenges for every breed of hiker, from coastal nature walk to the awesome Pacific Crest Trail.  Wet, wild, and wonderful adventures on our Northern California rivers, where anglers also discover their own breed of challenge landing trout, steelhead, and salmon.   

Opportunities	Areas	Helpful Information
Bird Watching Camping Fishing Hunting Off-Highway Vehicle Riding -OHV Grant Application Information River Recreation Rockhounding & Gold Panning Scenic Drives Trails:    -Hiking/backpacking     -Horseback riding      -Mountain biking      -Snow sports Watchable Wildlife Wilderness Wildflowers	Major Points of Interest Recreation areas by Field Office BLM Special Areas and National Landscape Conservation System Units	Recreation passes Leave No Trace Special Recreation Permits Special Recreation Permit Information Booklet - August 2007 (pdf)