Editors' Summary: All Americans should have the opportunity to enjoy the beauty and wonder that our nation's lands have to offer. Yet while the number of public lands remains somewhat constant, the number of visitors to these places is rapidly increasing. Consequently, as America's recreational resources become more crowded, they are also becoming more degraded, less peaceful, and subject to more use limits. Meanwhile, several recreational opportunities exist on private lands. In this Article, Matt Carr explores the circumstances under which access to these "hidden gems" may be justified, setting forth the legal mechanisms that may be used to secure such access rights. While he acknowledges and respects the rights of landowners, he argues that public access to private lands can benefit society as a whole without unfairly burdening private landowners or negatively impacting the environment.