National Recreation Areas

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National Recreation Areas are protected U.S. public lands managed primarily for outdoor recreation and conservation, often centered around reservoirs, rivers, or other natural features.

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Statements (50)

Predicate Object
instanceOf United States federal land designation
public land category
type of protected area
administeredBy United States government
surface form: U.S. federal government
canBe standalone unit
unit associated with a dam or reservoir project
conservationFocus habitat protection
scenic resource protection
watershed protection
country United States of America
surface form: United States
distinguishedFrom National Monument
National Park
Wilderness Area
emphasisComparedToNationalParks greater emphasis on recreation infrastructure
more flexible resource use policies
governedBy federal land management policies
hasActivity boating
camping
fishing
hiking
hunting (where permitted)
picnicking
swimming
water sports
wildlife viewing
hasExample Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Hells Canyon
surface form: Hells Canyon National Recreation Area

Lake Mead National Recreation Area
legalBasis federal legislation
managedBy U.S. Bureau of Land Management
surface form: Bureau of Land Management

National Park Service
U.S. Forest Service
mayInclude campgrounds
developed recreation facilities
marinas
trails
visitor centers
oftenAssociatedWith U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoirs
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation water projects
primaryPurpose conservation of natural resources
outdoor recreation
public enjoyment of natural features
typicalFeature canyon
lake
mountain landscape
reservoir
river

Referenced by (5)

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United States National Park System hasPart National Recreation Areas
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area designation National Recreation Areas
this entity surface form: National Recreation Area
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area hasDesignation National Recreation Areas
this entity surface form: National River and Recreation Area
Spruce Knob–Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area designation National Recreation Areas
this entity surface form: National Recreation Area
Hells Canyon hasDesignation National Recreation Areas
this entity surface form: National Recreation Area