Bureau of Land Management - Arizona

Bureau of Land Management - Arizona The BLM in Arizona manages 12.1 million acres of public land to explore, enjoy, and experience. More on BLM social media: https://www.blm.gov/media/social-media

Bureau of Land Management - Arizona administers 12.2 million surface acres of public lands, and another 17.5 million subsurface acres within the state. With offices throughout the state providing on-the-ground field management, BLM balances recreational, commercial, scientific and cultural interests; striving for long-term protection of renewable and nonrenewable resources, including range, timber

, minerals, recreation, watershed, fish and wildlife, wilderness, wild horses and burros, and natural, scenic, scientific and cultural values. Offices are available around Arizona:

BLM Arizona State Office & Public Room, Located in Phoenix, Arizona (Downtown)

Arizona Strip District Office which includes Vermilion Cliffs & Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monuments - Located in St George, Utah

Phoenix District Office which includes Hassayampa, Lower Sonoran Field Offices, and Agua Fria National Monument - Located in Phoenix, Arizona

Colorado River District Offices are:
Kingman Field Office - Located in Kingman, Arizona
Colorado River District/Lake Havasu Field Office - Located in Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Yuma Field Office - Located in Yuma, Arizona

Gila District Offices are:
Gila District/Tucson Field Office - Located in Tucson, Arizona
Safford Field Office - Located in Safford, Arizona

https://www.blm.gov/contact/arizona


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If the summer heat has you daydreaming about cooler days and spooky fall vibes, Summerween is the perfect excuse to expl...
06/06/2026

If the summer heat has you daydreaming about cooler days and spooky fall vibes, Summerween is the perfect excuse to explore one of Arizona’s historic ghost towns located on your public lands.

Fairbank Historic Townsite, nestled within the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area along the San Pedro River, is a preserved window into the past. Established in 1881 with the arrival of the railroad, Fairbank quickly became an important depot and the nearest rail stop to booming Tombstone — one of the West’s largest cities at the time.

Known at various points as Junction City, Wye, and Kendall, the town officially became Fairbank on May 16, 1883, named after N.K. Fairbank of Chicago, a key railroad financier. Built on the historic Mexican land grant San Juan de las Boquillas y Nogales, the area later became part of the Boquillas Land and Cattle Company, which continued leasing buildings well into the 1970s.

Today, the site is open for everyone to enjoy. Wander the self-guided trail and imagine life in what was once a bustling Wild West boomtown. Keep an eye out for historic features like the schoolhouse and cemetery — and remember to leave everything just as you found it.

06/05/2026

Thanks to our volunteers who joined forces with our staff for an Earth Day cleanup in celebration of Freedom 250 near Yuma, Arizona! Together, we removed trash, restored habitats, and helped protect this cherished spot for anglers, birdwatchers, and families. 💪🌍

As we approach our nation’s 250th anniversary, this project highlights the importance of stewardship as a shared responsibility. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributes to the care of our public lands!

Learn more ➡️ https://ow.ly/ImWg50Z5nMP

Bureau of Land Management - Arizona

✨Colorado River District employees gather to celebrate service and teamworkEmployees from across the Bureau of Land Mana...
06/03/2026

✨Colorado River District employees gather to celebrate service and teamwork

Employees from across the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado River District gathered beneath the shade trees of a historic Kingman park to celebrate public service, teamwork and accomplishment during the district’s annual employee appreciation luncheon.

The potluck-style picnic brought together employees from multiple programs and field offices in a setting that reflected both the district’s strong community culture and Kingman’s deep local history. Located along historic Beale Street near the heart of old downtown Kingman, Metcalfe Park was deeded to the city in 1934 by civic leader Charles Metcalfe, who is often remembered as one of the early visionaries behind community development in Kingman and the establishment of Hualapai Mountain Park. The park has long served as a gathering place for community events, celebrations and visitors traveling the historic Route 66 corridor.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/nlhj50Z7mmM

06/02/2026

We're exploring options to modernize grazing regulations on public lands and want to hear from you! These updates would provide greater flexibility for ranchers, improve rangeland health, and support rural communities across the West.

Learn more at this upcoming virtual information session:

📅June 11, 2026
⏰ 5–7 p.m. MT
💻 Microsoft Teams

Public comments will be accepted through July 13, 2026.

Learn more:
https://ow.ly/CoJ750Z6L4x

06/01/2026

June is Great Outdoors Month! 🌲✨

It's the perfect time to step outside and explore our breathtaking public lands. From rugged deserts and wild rivers to scenic trails, starry skies, and vast open spaces, America’s public lands are brimming with opportunities for adventure, connection, and discovery.

Whether you're hiking, camping, paddling, volunteering, or simply soaking in a peaceful sunset, we invite you to experience the beauty of the outdoors responsibly this summer. 🌄💚

Where will your next adventure take you?

Picture walking a trail, dropping your kids off at school, or simply knowing your community’s trash has a responsible pl...
06/01/2026

Picture walking a trail, dropping your kids off at school, or simply knowing your community’s trash has a responsible place to go — and realizing each exists thanks to a century‑old law that helps public land serve public needs.

Across Arizona, these everyday experiences share a connection: the Recreation and Public Purposes Act. It’s the public land powerhouse you’ve likely never heard of.

Originally enacted by Congress in 1926, the Recreation and Public Purposes Act, as amended, has helped qualified local government and nonprofit organizations to access Bureau of Land Management public lands for important projects that their communities need. Through this law, organizations are able to lease or purchase federal public lands at reduced or no cost to build parks, schools, police and fire stations, and other essential public services.

With over 100 active leases covering nearly 28,000 acres, the Act’s footprint stretches across the state — supporting everything from fire stations to classrooms. The BLM has also issued more than 260 patents in Arizona, representing more than 120,000 acres dedicated to long‑term public benefit.

Some examples include Lost Dutchman State Park, McDowell Mountain Regional Park, Vulture Mountain Recreation Area, Skyline Regional Park, and more!

Read more on our blog: https://ow.ly/xjA150Z6jjV

Photo courtesy of Maricopa County Parks and Recreation.

05/29/2026

Hey parents! Did you know your fourth-grade student is eligible for an annual pass to America’s public lands? With school almost out for the summer, it's the perfect time to get the pass.

The Every Kid Outdoors pass allows fourth graders and their families to receive free entrance to federal public lands and waters during their fourth grade school year (September-August).

To do this, log on to everykidoutdoors.gov with your student, complete an activity and then download and print your pass voucher. Redeem the printed voucher for the pass at thousands of federal public land sites throughout the country.

Attention Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area visitors! Work in the recreation area is scheduled to begin in June 2026 and is...
05/29/2026

Attention Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area visitors!

Work in the recreation area is scheduled to begin in June 2026 and is expected to conclude in January 2027. We ask that the public plan to pack out their trash, respect construction activities, and avoid active construction areas.

The site will remain open, but visitors should expect periodic impacts to amenities such as trash receptacles, vault toilets, and developed campsites during construction. Activities like dispersed camping, off-roading, and hiking will continue to be widely available across most of the area.

➡️ Wondering what is planned? The Safford Field Office is planning work through the Great American Outdoors Act to repair and replace recreation facilities and roads in the recreation area near Safford. The work includes upgrading camping areas, completing a campground host site, relocating hot tubs to avoid flood damage, and improving roads and walkways for better access.

Read the announcement: https://ow.ly/rbR950Z5IkJ

For more information, please contact the Safford Field Office at [email protected] or 928-348-4400.

Photo of improved access via Haekel Road through funding from the Great American Outdoors Act.

Celebrating 100 years of the “Mother Road’ U.S. Route 66 in northwestern Arizona ✨🚗The Bureau of Land Management Kingman...
05/28/2026

Celebrating 100 years of the “Mother Road’ U.S. Route 66 in northwestern Arizona ✨🚗

The Bureau of Land Management Kingman Field Office manages extensive public lands in northwestern Arizona across a 42-mile section of this rugged and scenic 158-mile corridor.

This corridor encompasses one of the longest remaining continuous stretches of historic U.S. Route 66 in the nation. On these public lands, the Mother Road is largely intact and fully drivable.

As it winds through the region, it connects historic communities and offers visitors an authentic experience of U.S. Route 66’s original alignment.

Read more: https://ow.ly/qcBc50Z5oXP

Get involved during : https://ow.ly/wlrS50Z5oXO

Photo by Jason VanBuskirk/Bureau of Land Management.

The U.S. Department of the Interior recently transferred a wildland fire engine as part of its Rural Fire Readiness prog...
05/27/2026

The U.S. Department of the Interior recently transferred a wildland fire engine as part of its Rural Fire Readiness program, to the Mescal – J6 Fire District located in Cochise County.

In southern Arizona, where dry conditions demand quick action in the wildland-urban interface, collaborative efforts such as this are essential for a safe and effective response.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/fSqT50Z4Oap

U.S. Wildland Fire Service
Mescal-J6 Fire District

DOI transfers wildland fire engine to Mescal-J6 Fire District in southern Arizona as part of the Rural Fire Readiness program.

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