Beaver Creek is a class I river that flows through the heart of the White Mountains, past jagged cliffs and mountains. Some areas in the White Mountains National Recreation Area are open to the use of motorized vehicles. In general, motor vehicles weighing less than 1,500 lbs. The Beaver Creek National Wild River corridor and the lands beyond are closed to summer use of motorized vehicles. There are also three Research Natural Areas that are closed year-round to motorzed use.
Maps are available describing the open areas and the rules for operating motor vehicles.
Hunting The White Mountains National Recreation Area is open to sport hunting. Game species include moose, caribou, black bear, grizzly bear, sheep, wolf and wolverine. Fishing Fishing is a common sport in the White Mountains National Recreation Area. Arctic grayling is the most common sport species found, along with northern pike, burbot and some salmon. The Nome Creek Valley supports a catch and release fishery for Arctic grayling and has special rules and seasons.