Land Status Guide

Checklist

Before you leave pavement

Last checked October 2026.

  1. Owner. BLM, state trust land, forest, private, park. Which layer: Utah · Nevada.
  2. Overlay. Monument, ACEC, wilderness. Overlays.
  3. Claim. Named beds get a pass through MLRS.
  4. Cap. Personal use, hand tools, 25 pounds plus one piece on ordinary BLM. BLM limits: Utah · Nevada.
  5. Exit. Downloaded map, water, a bucket you can weigh. Offline maps.

Start with your state if the trip is new: Utah · Nevada. Trust lands, state parks and field offices differ by state.

Informational only — not legal advice. Confirm with the managing agency before you dig or hunt.

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