From mountain heights to rugged ocean coastlines, within deep river canyons and across vast deserts, and featuring remote and wild as well as surprisingly accessible areas, the Bureau of Land Management’s National Landscape Conservation System recognizes and protects some of the West’s most spectacular natural areas.

These areas are part of an active, vibrant landscape where people live, work and play. They offer exceptional opportunities for recreation, solitude, wildlife viewing, exploring history, scientific research, and a wide range of traditional uses.

Conservation System Units National Monuments   California Coastal Carrizo Plain Fort Ord Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mtns National Conservation Area King Range  Forest Reserve Headwaters Outstanding Natural Area Piedras Blancas Light Station Wild and Scenic Rivers Amargosa River North Fork American River Cottonwood Creek Eel River Klamath River Merced River Trinity River Tuolumne River National Historic and Scenic Trails California Trail Juan Bautista de Anza Trail Old Spanish Trail Pacific Crest Trail Wilderness and Wilderness Study Areas

National Landscape Conservation System Activities Background and History Downloadable Resources