The North Stansbury WSA, which encompasses 10,480 acres, is 40 miles west of Salt Lake City. The WSA is north of the Deseret Peak Wilderness managed by the Wasatch-Cache National Forest.  The north-south trending Stansbury Mountain range is typical of the Basin and Range Province, rising above the desert between two valley floors.  Elevations within the WSA range from 5,200 feet along the base of the range up to 8,800 feet on the southern end near the Forest Service boundary.

Vegetation communities within the WSA begin with sage and juniper in the lower elevations.  As one continues higher, mountain mahogany, wild rose, and service berry can be seen.  Toward the ridgeline, angularly exposed quartzite is interspersed with conifer forests.  Douglas and White Fir are common along the upper elevations on northern exposures.
Recreational activities in the Stansbury Mountains include camping, hiking, hunting, backpacking, and horseback riding. Off-highway vehicle use in the WSA is limited to the route which extends up Muskrat Canyon, as shown on the map link below. All other areas within the WSA are closed to motor vehicles. The area shown on the map outside of the WSA boundary is limited to existing roads and trails.

The BLM offers a reward of up to $250 for information leading to the arrest or conviction of any person(s) violating off-road vehicle use regulations or damaging BLM signs within the Salt Lake Field Office. Call 801-977-4300 to report violations.

For more information click on the links below:

• North Stansbury Mountains WSA Map
• North Stansbury Mountains WSA Regulations
• North Stansbury photo gallery