Fee-Free Days for BLM-Managed Lands in Arizona Set for 2014
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), in conjunction with other agencies within the Department of the Interior, will waive recreation-related day-use fees for visitors to the National System of Public Lands for Martin Luther King, Jr., Day (January 20); Presidents' Day weekend (February 15 - 17); National Public Lands Day (September 27); and Veterans Day (November 11) in 2014.
"Arizonans have long recognized the value of open space, and beauty of the public lands. This provides a great opportunity to explore and enjoy your public lands." said BLM Arizona State Director Raymond Suazo.
Site standard amenity and individual day-use fees at BLM recreation sites and areas will be waived for the specified dates. Other fees, such as overnight camping, cabin rentals, and group day-use, will remain in effect. In Arizona, day use fees will be waived at:
Area Site Name Contact Number Arizona Strip Virgin River Gorge Recreation Area (435) 688-3200
Kingman Burro Creek, Wild Cow Springs and Windy Point Recreation Sites. (928) 718-3700
Lake Havasu Crossroads and Empire Landing campgrounds, Bullfrog Day-use Area, and the 87 Lake Havasu boat-in campsites (928) 505-1200
Phoenix Painted Rock Campground and Painted Rocks Petroglyph Day Use Area (623) 580-5500
Safford Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area (928) 348-4400
Tucson St. David Cienega/Land Corral, Fairbank Historic Townsite, San Pedro House and Hereford Bridge Trailheads (520) 258-7200
Yuma Squaw Lake Campground and Boat Launch, Senator Wash Boat Ramp and Day Use Area, Senator Wash North and South Shore campgrounds,, Oxbow Recreation and Wildlife Area and Ehrenberg Sandbowl Off-Highway Vehicle Area (Betty's Kitchen Watchable Wildlife Area remains closed due to the Laguna Fire in 2011) (928) 317-3200
There are over 12 million acres of BLM Public Lands in Arizona to visit, enjoy and explore. Fee free days provides a great opportunity to visit a new area, and explore the wonder of your public lands in Arizona.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.