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The Devil’s Garden is located in Garfield County, Utah, USA, and is part of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. The protected area has sandstone formations such as hoodoos and natural arches. A portion of Devil's Garden offers outstanding opportunities for...
Sitting on the eastern edge of the Great Basin, Ibex is known as a world class bouldering area by climbers. It is located in the Tule Valley, west of Delta Utah. With its unique landscape, solid quartzite rock, mild winter...
Cliffs, hills, and the blue-gray shale badlands for which the WSA is named, characterize the study area.The WSA houses a number of endangered species and one plant species which is eligible to be listed.
The area is elongated in a general curve around lower Horseshoe Canyon. The terrain in the study area consists of sandy flats and hilly areas between the canyons which are 1,000 feet deep where they join the Green River. The...
The White Wash Sand Dunes are located 48 miles northwest of Moab, and 25 miles southeast of Green River. The Sand Dunes themselves are delineated and fenced for open OHV play; cross country travel is allowed only in the open...
Five Mile Wash, in Capitol Reef National Park, is a distinct canyon among several that drain from the Waterpocket Fold's eastern side. Accessible from Notom-Bullfrog road, this 1.8-mile canyon, characterized by Navajo sandstone, is ideal for exploration in spring, summer...
Price Canyon Recreation Area will close on December 1st unless weather requires it to be closed earlier. For questions please call the Price Field Office. The Price Canyon Recreation Area offers visitors a chance to enjoy cooler temperatures and the...
The St. George Field Office has completed rehabilitation of a mid-19th century Mormon pioneer residence for adaptive re-use. This small sandstone masonry house was built in 1863 for the Orson B. Adams family, in the now abandoned Mormon agricultural settlement...
The WSA is characterized by features resulting from erosion of the multi-colored sedimentary rocks of the eastern San Rafael Swell, including the slopes of the San Rafael Reef on the eastern edge of the WSA: vertical cliffs, buttes, ridges, alcoves...
"Cougar Canyon, Doc’s Pass, and Slaughter Creek Wilderness areas are clustered along the Nevada state line, in the remote northwest corner of Washington County. The three units, which total over 31,600 acres, are contiguous with wildlands in Nevada and roadless...
Recommended Users: Hikers, Mountain Bikers. Singletrack trail. Length: 5.5 miles round trip, with all possible loop variations.Difficulty: Moderate/Most Difficult. From the trailhead, the trail heads southwest across slickrock, towards the rim of the mesa. Rock cairns may be present along...
Sevier Canyon, also known as Marysvale Canyon, lies along the Paiute and Sevier County lines. Utah State Highway 89 runs directly down its course along the west side, with the Sevier River in its bottom. The river attracts rafters, tubers...
With its source originating high in the sandstone cliffs of Zion National Park, Goose Creek meanders thru spectacular slot canyons, across a small section of BLM , the Goose Creek Wilderness and back into the national park, finally terminating at...
The Colorado Riverway Recreation Area follows the Colorado River from Dewey Bridge to Canyonlands National Park. Opportunities include camping adjacent to the Colorado River, as well as climbing, mountain biking, hiking, and more. Within this area, visitors will find the...
The Beartrap Canyon Wilderness now contains a total of 40 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Utah. In 2009 the Beartrap Canyon Wilderness became part of the...
The Iron Hills Trail System is a 30-mile network of beginner, intermediate, and advanced trails located on Bureau of Land Management land in beautiful southwest Utah. The trails span from the “C” Overlook, and head south to Pyramid Ridge Campground...
A large block of Navajo Sandstone is the geologic setting of the approximately 18,700 acre Red Mountain Wilderness. Newly designated in 2009, a portion of this Wilderness is within the also newly-designated Red Cliffs National Conservation Area. The Santa Clara...
At 290,845 acres, the Desolation Canyon Wilderness Study Area is the largest WSA managed by BLM in the contiguous 48 states. The 84 mile segment of the Green River through Desolation and Gray canyons is the most prominent feature.The WSA...
The Cottonwood Canyon Wilderness now contains a total of 11,712 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Utah. In 2009 the Cottonwood Canyon Wilderness became part of the...
During the Formative Period (ca. 700 B.C. to A.D. 1200) the indigenous people (labeled by archaeologists as Ancestral Puebloans or Virgin Anasazi) became corn and bean farmers who irrigated their crops by diverting water from streams like the Santa Clara...
The North Oquirrh Management Area is located adjacent to subdivisions near Tooele, Utah. This area was acquired through a series of land exchanges in the 1990s to protect important resource values such as high value watershed, crucial winter range for...
Cougar Canyon, Doc’s Pass, and Slaughter Creek Wilderness areas are clustered along the Nevada state line, in the remote northwest corner of Washington County. The three units, which total over 31,600 acres, are contiguous with wildlands in Nevada and roadless...
The Deep Creek North Wilderness now contains a total of 4,262 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Utah. In 2009 the Deep Creek North Wilderness became part...
Attention: Beginning in January 2020, permits for Westwater Canyon will be available via recreation.gov. Westwater Canyon is the first whitewater stretch on the Colorado River in Utah. The canyon is 17 miles long and includes Class IV rapids, is challenging...
"North Fork of the Virgin River originates at Cascade Falls, waters from Navajo Lake. This section enters the Deep Creek Wilderness on its eastern border and exits its southern border and flows into Zion National P ark. This creek is...
Little Creek Campground is located three miles of west of the town of Randolph in Rich County, Utah, at an elevation of 6,380 feet. This is a great staging area for your next family adventure, including nearby fishing, hunting, boating...
Overview Simpson Springs has a new group site! The area now includes a new shade structure, 7 tent pads, and a new parking area to facilitate large group camping. The campground is situated on the eastern edge of Utah's West...
Overview The five reservable Horsethief Group Sites are ideal for smaller gatherings (10-20 people & 6 sedans/trucks/vans only---no trailers or RVs). Group Site #39 is located in the main campground and Group Sites A, B, C, D are located in...
Overview Sand Island Campground’s two group campsites are ideal for groups wishing to be close to the town of Bluff and the San Juan River. The area offers outdoor enthusiasts many options for river floating, scenic driving and rock art...
Overview Along with easy access to biking and off-highway vehicle trails, Sand Flats' campgrounds offer spectacular vistas of sandstone domes, canyons, and mesas in addition to the ever-changing La Sal Mountains as a dramatic back-drop. Visitors are awed by beautiful...
Superbowl Group Site with red cliffs in background
Overview The Superbowl Group Site at Superbowl Campground is ideal for larger groups (10 to 30 people) wishing to recreate in the Indian Creek area of Bears Ears National Monument or be close to the Needles District of Canyonlands National...
Bureau of Land Management brown portal sign for Sand Wash Portal to Desolation Canyon
Overview The Green River splits the 10,000 foot high Tavaputs Plateau to form the rugged canyons of Desolation Gray Canyons. Access to the canyons is the Sand Wash Ranger Station, a remote primative boat ramp and campground. While the canyons...
Overview The Windwhistle Group Site is ideal for small gatherings looking for a quiet retreat. The parking is limited and you must walk in to the site. Within close proximity to national parks and open space, outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy...
Overview The Ledge Group Campsites are ideal for visitors looking to explore vehicle backcountry routes in the area. Access to the Ledge Campground is down a tight, steep switchback and over several creek crossings on a gravel/dirt road. It is...
Group Site A & B at the Goose Island Campground including shade shelters, large cottonwood tree, and red rock cliffs behind.
Overview The two sites at Goose Island are ideal for groups wishing to be close to the town of Moab and Arches National Park. The area offers outdoor enthusiasts many options for hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and four-wheel drive...
Overview The Ken's Lake Group Sites are ideal for those wishing to be close to Moab, but away from the local highways. The lake offers swimming, paddle-boarding, limited boating (electric motors only), and fishing. Hiking, equestrian, and 4WD trails are...
Overview Families and large groups will enjoy the three reservable group sites at Big Bend. Group sites A and B are located within the main campground along the Colorado River. Group Site C is located across SR 128 and up...
Overview The Lower Onion Creek Group Sites are located along the banks of the Colorado River. The sites are ideal for small family or group gatherings of 15-30 people (parking is limited and can accomodate only one large RV or...
Overview Upper Onion Creek Group Sites are ideal for small family or group gatherings. Group Site A is designed for people with horses and has a horse corral and nearby equestrian trails. The campground offers striking views of the Colorado...
Overview Hittle Bottom Campground is located on the banks of the Colorado River and is a popular launch site for river trips. The group site is ideal for small family or school gatherings. Within close proximity to national parks and...
Overview The Creek Pasture Group Site at Creek Pasture Campground is ideal for large groups wishing to recreate in the Indian Creek area, or camp close to the Bears Ears National Monument Indian Creek Unit of the Needles District of...
Overview The four group sites at Gold Bar are located along the Colorado River and are ideal for large gatherings such as school groups or family reunions. Within close proximity to national parks and open space, outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy...
A photo of the Indian Creek Falls Group Site camping and parking area
Overview The Indian Creek Falls Group Site is ideal for groups wishing to recreate in the Indian Creek Corridor or to be close to Canyonlands National Park. The site is situated in a small bowl just above the terrace of...
Westwater Canyon is the first whitewater stretch on the Colorado River in Utah. The canyon is 17 miles long and includes Class IV rapids, is challenging at all water levels, and is only recommended for experienced boaters. As with any...
Amasa Basin Trail provides approximately 33 miles of trails ranging from easy to very difficult. The trailhead is in Miller Canyon and has a picnic area, as well