Deer Creek WSA

General Location: About 20 miles northwest of Gooding, Idaho in Gooding County. One of six WSAs located within the Bennett Mountain landform.

Natural Features: Scenic rock formations and steep hills dissected by Cottonwood Creek, Deer Creek and other unnamed drainages.

Total Acres: 7,487

Acres Supported by BLM for Wilderness Designation: -0-

Rationale for BLM's Recommendation: Nearby WSAs having greater wilderness qualities are recommended for wilderness designation. Few threats exist to the naturalness of the area.