Recreate Responsibly
Responsible recreation is essential for preserving recreation areas and ensuring that future generations can enjoy them. Understanding the type of land you are recreating on and who manages that land is a fundamental aspect of being a good steward of the environment. Different lands, whether public or private, come with varying rules and regulations aimed at conserving wildlife, preventing damage to ecosystems, and ensuring sustainable use for all. Please do your part to protect the long-term health and accessibility of our outdoor spaces across Nevada.
Head over to Nevada Trail Finder as your go to resource for all recreation activities in Nevada and to download latest trail data for offline use. As always, when planning a trip make sure to visit the land manager's website for all updates.
The Bureau of Land Management
49 Wilderness Areas covering 2,262,411 acres of wilderness
60 Wilderness Study Areas covering 2,018,717 acres of wilderness
USDA Forest Service - Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
23 Wilderness Areas covering 1.2 millions acres of wilderness
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
1 Wilderness Area covering 1.6 million acres of wilderness.
Nevada's BLM Conservation Areas
3 National Conservations Areas covering 1,066,130.09 acres
Nevada's BLM National Monuments
3 National Monuments covering 1,004,960.23 acres
Nevada's National Parks
2 National Parks covering 773,221.87 acres
Nevada BLM Areas of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC)
57 ACEC covering 1,667,312.15 acres
For public lands such as open space properties and parks managed by county or city, make sure to plan ahead by visiting their website to discover allowable recreation activities!