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Beaver Dam State Park

The Cougar Canyon Wilderness now contains a total of 10,409 acres and is
managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the
state of Utah. In 2009 the Cougar Canyon Wilderness became part of the now
over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness,
you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary
opportunities for solitude. In an age of _"...increasing population,
accompanied by expanding settlement and growing mechanization,..."_ you play
an important role in helping to _"...secure for the American people of present
and future generations the benefits of an enduring resource of wilderness"_ as
called for by Congress in the Wilderness Act of 1964. Please follow the
regulations in place for this area, and use Leave No Trace techniques when
visiting to ensure protection of its unique natural and experiential
qualities.

How to follow the seven standard Leave No Trace principles differs in
different parts of the country (desert vs. Rocky Mountains). Click on any of
the principles listed below to learn more about how they apply.

**Leave No Trace principles:**

  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
  3. Dispose of Waste Properly
  4. Leave What You Find
  5. Minimize Campfire Impacts
  6. Respect Wildlife
  7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors

**Regulations:**  
Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally
prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the
use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, motorized equipment,
bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of
aircraft including helicopters, unless provided for in specific legislation.
In a few areas some exceptions allowing the use of motorized equipment or
mechanical transport are described in the special regulations in effect for a
specific area. Contact the agency for more information about regulations.

**Contact Information:**

> OUTDOOR RECREATION PLANNER: Dave Kiel  
> 345 East Riverside Drive  
> St. George, UT 84790  
> Phone: 435-688-3210  
> Fax: 435-688-3252  
> Email: david_kiel@blm.gov  
> 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday

The Cougar Canyon Wilderness now contains a total of 10,409 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Utah. In 2009 the Cougar Canyon Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of "...increasing population, accompanied by expanding settlement and growing mechanization,..." you play an important role in helping to "...secure for the American people of present and future generations the benefits of an enduring resource of wilderness" as called for by Congress in the <a href="http://www.wilderness.net/index.cfm?fuse=NWPS&sec=legisact" rel="nofollow">Wilderness Act of 1964</a>. Please follow the regulations in place for this area, and use Leave No Trace techniques when visiting to ensure protection of its unique natural and experiential qualities.How to follow the seven standard Leave No Trace principles differs in different parts of the country (desert vs. Rocky Mountains). Click on any of the principles listed below to learn more about how they apply.Leave No Trace principles:<ol><li><a href="http://www.lnt.org/programs/principles_1.php" rel="nofollow">Plan Ahead and Prepare</a></li><li><a href="http://www.lnt.org/programs/principles_2.php" rel="nofollow">Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces</a></li><li><a href="http://www.lnt.org/programs/principles_3.php" rel="nofollow">Dispose of Waste Properly</a></li><li><a href="http://www.lnt.org/programs/principles_4.php" rel="nofollow">Leave What You Find</a></li><li><a href="http://www.lnt.org/programs/principles_5.php" rel="nofollow">Minimize Campfire Impacts</a></li><li><a href="http://www.lnt.org/programs/principles_6.php" rel="nofollow">Respect Wildlife</a></li><li><a href="http://www.lnt.org/programs/principles_7.php" rel="nofollow">Be Considerate of Other Visitors</a></li></ol>Regulations: Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, motorized equipment, bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft including helicopters, unless provided for in specific legislation. In a few areas some exceptions allowing the use of motorized equipment or mechanical transport are described in the special regulations in effect for a specific area. Contact the agency for more information about regulations.Contact Information:<blockquote>OUTDOOR RECREATION PLANNER: Dave Kiel 345 East Riverside Drive St. George, UT 84790 Phone: 435-688-3210 Fax: 435-688-3252 Email: <a href="mailto:"david_kiel@blm.gov"" rel="nofollow">david_kiel@blm.gov</a> 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday</blockquote>

Cougar Canyon Wilderness

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 areas of the Dixie National Forest in Utah,
creating an extensive wilderness. The rugged terrain of the Bull Valley
Mountains typifies the core areas of the three wilderness areas. Steep-sided
canyons and mountain peaks, composed of Miocene age volcanic lava flows, ash-
fall tuffs and mudflow breccias, are densely covered with pinyon pine, Utah
juniper, manzanita, and scrub oak. Beaver Dam Wash, a perennial stream in its
upper reaches, flows through the Cougar Canyon and Doc’s Pass Wilderness areas
while Slaughter Creek flows through its namesake wilderness. Many species of
song birds and raptors can be viewed in the native willows and cottonwood
trees that grow in the riparian zones. Beaver Dam Wash also supports native
trout and the Virgin spinedace, a native minnow-like species. A wide variety
of mammals roam here including elk, mule deer, mountain lion, ringtail,
bobcat, badger, and both the common and kit fox. Visitors to these three
wilderness areas will experience scenic vistas and outstanding opportunities
for backpacking, horseback riding, and primitive camping. This part of
Washington County is rugged and remote. Visitors should plan carefully and be
prepared for backcounty travel conditions.

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 areas of the Dixie National Forest in Utah, creating an extensive wilderness.  The rugged terrain of the Bull Valley Mountains typifies the core areas of the three wilderness areas.  Steep-sided canyons and mountain peaks, composed of Miocene age volcanic lava flows, ash-fall tuffs and mudflow breccias, are densely covered with pinyon pine, Utah juniper, manzanita, and scrub oak.   Beaver Dam Wash, a perennial stream in its upper reaches, flows through the Cougar Canyon and Doc’s Pass Wilderness areas while Slaughter Creek flows through its namesake wilderness. Many species of song birds and raptors can be viewed in the native willows and cottonwood trees that grow in the riparian zones.  Beaver Dam Wash also supports native trout and the Virgin spinedace, a native minnow-like species. A wide variety of mammals roam here including elk, mule deer, mountain lion, ringtail, bobcat, badger, and both the common and kit fox. Visitors to these three wilderness areas will experience scenic vistas and outstanding opportunities for backpacking, horseback riding, and primitive camping.  This part of Washington County is rugged and remote.  Visitors should plan carefully and be prepared for backcounty travel conditions.

Doc's Pass Wilderness

"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 areas of the Dixie National Forest in Utah,
creating an extensive wilderness. The rugged terrain of the Bull Valley
Mountains typifies the core areas of the three wilderness areas. Steep-sided
canyons and mountain peaks, composed of Miocene age volcanic lava flows, ash-
fall tuffs and mudflow breccias, are densely covered with pinyon pine, Utah
juniper, manzanita, and scrub oak. Beaver Dam Wash, a perennial stream in its
upper reaches, flows through the Cougar Canyon and Doc’s Pass Wilderness areas
while Slaughter Creek flows through its namesake wilderness. Many species of
song birds and raptors can be viewed in the native willows and cottonwood
trees that grow in the riparian zones. Beaver Dam Wash also supports native
trout and the Virgin spinedace, a native minnow-like species. A wide variety
of mammals roam here including elk, mule deer, mountain lion, ringtail,
bobcat, badger, and both the common and kit fox. Visitors to these three
wilderness areas will experience scenic vistas and outstanding opportunities
for backpacking, horseback riding, and primitive camping. This part of
Washington County is rugged and remote. Visitors should plan carefully and be
prepared for backcounty travel conditions. "

"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 areas of the Dixie National Forest in Utah, creating an extensive wilderness.  The rugged terrain of the Bull Valley Mountains typifies the core areas of the three wilderness areas.  Steep-sided canyons and mountain peaks, composed of Miocene age volcanic lava flows, ash-fall tuffs and mudflow breccias, are densely covered with pinyon pine, Utah juniper, manzanita, and scrub oak.   Beaver Dam Wash, a perennial stream in its upper reaches, flows through the Cougar Canyon and Doc’s Pass Wilderness areas while Slaughter Creek flows through its namesake wilderness. Many species of song birds and raptors can be viewed in the native willows and cottonwood trees that grow in the riparian zones.  Beaver Dam Wash also supports native trout and the Virgin spinedace, a native minnow-like species. A wide variety of mammals roam here including elk, mule deer, mountain lion, ringtail, bobcat, badger, and both the common and kit fox. Visitors to these three wilderness areas will experience scenic vistas and outstanding opportunities for backpacking, horseback riding, and primitive camping.  This part of Washington County is rugged and remote.  Visitors should plan carefully and be prepared for backcounty travel conditions. "

Slaughter Creek Wilderness

The Slaughter Creek Wilderness now contains a total of 3,901 acres and is
managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the
state of Utah. In 2009 the Slaughter Creek Wilderness became part of the now
over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness,
you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary
opportunities for solitude. In an age of _"...increasing population,
accompanied by expanding settlement and growing mechanization,..."_ you play
an important role in helping to _"...secure for the American people of present
and future generations the benefits of an enduring resource of wilderness"_ as
called for by Congress in the Wilderness Act of 1964. Please follow the
regulations in place for this area, and use Leave No Trace techniques when
visiting to ensure protection of its unique natural and experiential
qualities.

How to follow the seven standard Leave No Trace principles differs in
different parts of the country (desert vs. Rocky Mountains). Click on any of
the principles listed below to learn more about how they apply.

**Leave No Trace principles:**

  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
  3. Dispose of Waste Properly
  4. Leave What You Find
  5. Minimize Campfire Impacts
  6. Respect Wildlife
  7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors

**Regulations:**  
Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally
prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the
use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, motorized equipment,
bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of
aircraft including helicopters, unless provided for in specific legislation.
In a few areas some exceptions allowing the use of motorized equipment or
mechanical transport are described in the special regulations in effect for a
specific area. Contact the agency for more information about regulations.

**Contact Information:**

> OUTDOOR RECREATION PLANNER: Dave Kiel  
> 345 East Riverside Drive  
> St. George, UT 84790  
> Phone: 435-688-3210  
> Fax: 435-688-3252  
> Email: david_kiel@blm.gov  
> 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday

The Slaughter Creek Wilderness now contains a total of 3,901 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Utah. In 2009 the Slaughter Creek Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of "...increasing population, accompanied by expanding settlement and growing mechanization,..." you play an important role in helping to "...secure for the American people of present and future generations the benefits of an enduring resource of wilderness" as called for by Congress in the <a href="http://www.wilderness.net/index.cfm?fuse=NWPS&sec=legisact" rel="nofollow">Wilderness Act of 1964</a>. Please follow the regulations in place for this area, and use Leave No Trace techniques when visiting to ensure protection of its unique natural and experiential qualities.How to follow the seven standard Leave No Trace principles differs in different parts of the country (desert vs. Rocky Mountains). Click on any of the principles listed below to learn more about how they apply.Leave No Trace principles:<ol><li><a href="http://www.lnt.org/programs/principles_1.php" rel="nofollow">Plan Ahead and Prepare</a></li><li><a href="http://www.lnt.org/programs/principles_2.php" rel="nofollow">Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces</a></li><li><a href="http://www.lnt.org/programs/principles_3.php" rel="nofollow">Dispose of Waste Properly</a></li><li><a href="http://www.lnt.org/programs/principles_4.php" rel="nofollow">Leave What You Find</a></li><li><a href="http://www.lnt.org/programs/principles_5.php" rel="nofollow">Minimize Campfire Impacts</a></li><li><a href="http://www.lnt.org/programs/principles_6.php" rel="nofollow">Respect Wildlife</a></li><li><a href="http://www.lnt.org/programs/principles_7.php" rel="nofollow">Be Considerate of Other Visitors</a></li></ol>Regulations: Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, motorized equipment, bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft including helicopters, unless provided for in specific legislation. In a few areas some exceptions allowing the use of motorized equipment or mechanical transport are described in the special regulations in effect for a specific area. Contact the agency for more information about regulations.Contact Information:<blockquote>OUTDOOR RECREATION PLANNER: Dave Kiel 345 East Riverside Drive St. George, UT 84790 Phone: 435-688-3210 Fax: 435-688-3252 Email: <a href="mailto:"david_kiel@blm.gov"" rel="nofollow">david_kiel@blm.gov</a> 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday</blockquote>

The Doc's Pass Wilderness now contains a total of 17,294 acres and is managed
by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of
Utah. In 2009 the Doc's Pass Wilderness became part of the now over 109
million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can
enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for
solitude. In an age of _"...increasing population, accompanied by expanding
settlement and growing mechanization,..."_ you play an important role in
helping to _"...secure for the American people of present and future
generations the benefits of an enduring resource of wilderness"_ as called for
by Congress in the Wilderness Act of 1964. Please follow the regulations in
place for this area, and use Leave No Trace techniques when visiting to ensure
protection of its unique natural and experiential qualities.

How to follow the seven standard Leave No Trace principles differs in
different parts of the country (desert vs. Rocky Mountains). Click on any of
the principles listed below to learn more about how they apply.

**Leave No Trace principles:**

  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
  3. Dispose of Waste Properly
  4. Leave What You Find
  5. Minimize Campfire Impacts
  6. Respect Wildlife
  7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors

**Regulations:**  
Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally
prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the
use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, motorized equipment,
bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of
aircraft including helicopters, unless provided for in specific legislation.
In a few areas some exceptions allowing the use of motorized equipment or
mechanical transport are described in the special regulations in effect for a
specific area. Contact the agency for more information about regulations.

**Contact Information:**

> OUTDOOR RECREATION PLANNER: Dave Kiel  
> 345 East Riverside Drive  
> St. George, UT 84790  
> Phone: 435-688-3210  
> Fax: 435-688-3252  
> Email: david_kiel@blm.gov  
> 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday

The Doc's Pass Wilderness now contains a total of 17,294 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Utah. In 2009 the Doc's Pass Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of "...increasing population, accompanied by expanding settlement and growing mechanization,..." you play an important role in helping to "...secure for the American people of present and future generations the benefits of an enduring resource of wilderness" as called for by Congress in the <a href="http://www.wilderness.net/index.cfm?fuse=NWPS&sec=legisact" rel="nofollow">Wilderness Act of 1964</a>. Please follow the regulations in place for this area, and use Leave No Trace techniques when visiting to ensure protection of its unique natural and experiential qualities.How to follow the seven standard Leave No Trace principles differs in different parts of the country (desert vs. Rocky Mountains). Click on any of the principles listed below to learn more about how they apply.Leave No Trace principles:<ol><li><a href="http://www.lnt.org/programs/principles_1.php" rel="nofollow">Plan Ahead and Prepare</a></li><li><a href="http://www.lnt.org/programs/principles_2.php" rel="nofollow">Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces</a></li><li><a href="http://www.lnt.org/programs/principles_3.php" rel="nofollow">Dispose of Waste Properly</a></li><li><a href="http://www.lnt.org/programs/principles_4.php" rel="nofollow">Leave What You Find</a></li><li><a href="http://www.lnt.org/programs/principles_5.php" rel="nofollow">Minimize Campfire Impacts</a></li><li><a href="http://www.lnt.org/programs/principles_6.php" rel="nofollow">Respect Wildlife</a></li><li><a href="http://www.lnt.org/programs/principles_7.php" rel="nofollow">Be Considerate of Other Visitors</a></li></ol>Regulations: Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, motorized equipment, bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft including helicopters, unless provided for in specific legislation. In a few areas some exceptions allowing the use of motorized equipment or mechanical transport are described in the special regulations in effect for a specific area. Contact the agency for more information about regulations.Contact Information:<blockquote>OUTDOOR RECREATION PLANNER: Dave Kiel 345 East Riverside Drive St. George, UT 84790 Phone: 435-688-3210 Fax: 435-688-3252 Email: <a href="mailto:"david_kiel@blm.gov"" rel="nofollow">david_kiel@blm.gov</a> 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday</blockquote>

Beaver Dam State Park

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Doc's Pass Wilderness

Cougar Canyon Wilderness

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