Bureau of Land Management

BLM land that accepts the America the Beautiful pass

1,177 sites 255 confirmed 19 states & territories

On Bureau of Land Management land, the America the Beautiful pass covers standard amenity (day-use) fees at developed recreation sites — think fee-charging trailheads, day-use areas, and scenic drives. The vast majority of BLM land is open and free; the pass matters at the developed sites that charge a day-use fee.

The pass does not cover camping, special recreation permits (for many OHV areas, groups, or events), or fees run by a concessionaire. Below is every BLM recreation site we track, grouped by state, each linking to how the pass applies there.

Common questions

Does the America the Beautiful pass work on BLM land?

Yes — it covers standard amenity (day-use) fees at developed BLM recreation sites. Most BLM land is free to access; the pass matters where a day-use fee is charged.

Does the pass cover BLM camping or OHV permits?

No. Campground fees and special recreation permits (many OHV areas, group sites, and events) are not covered — only standard amenity day-use fees.

Is dispersed camping on BLM land free with the pass?

Dispersed camping on BLM land is often free on its own, and where a developed campground charges, the pass does not cover that fee. Check the specific site.

Bureau of Land Management sites that may accept the pass, by state

Every Bureau of Land Management site in our database. Each links to a page telling you how the pass applies there, with a confidence tier, the source, and the date we last checked.

Alaska 48

Arizona 92

California 204

Colorado 67

Idaho 132

New Mexico 132

Oregon 105

Utah 250

Wyoming 79