The unique and diverse natural landscapes and world-class visitor facilities on the National System of Public Lands are among America’s greatest treasures. Visitors to the National System of Public Lands will discover that most National System of Public Lands and waters are open for some form of recreational use.
The National System of Public Lands and related waters are rapidly losing their reputation as some of the recreation community's best kept secrets in the West. the National System of Public Lands provide visitors with more diverse recreation opportunities, across a broader geographic area, than any other federal agency. The National System of Public Lands provides recreation and visitor services on BLM-managed lands through numerous
National Recreation Programs, supporting recreation demand for such activities as:
• Hunting
• Fishing
• Camping
• Hiking
• Horseback riding
• Boating
• Whitewater rafting
• Hang gliding
• Off-highway vehicle and pleasure driving
• Mountain biking
• Birding and wildlife viewing
• Winter sports
• Climbing
• Visiting natural and cultural heritage sites