In Idaho, BLM manages over 10,000 acres of public lands in the Black Canyon I
Wilderness Study Area. Located at the southern toe of the Lemhi Mountain
Range, this landscape is characterized by rocky canyons massive cliffs and
faults. The lower slopes and canyon bottoms contain sagebrush forbs and
grasses typical of this low moisture high desert environment. Patches of
juniper trees are found throughout the area and small stands of Douglas-fir
grow at the higher elevations. Primitive recreation opportunities for hiking,
camping and nature study can be found here. Other recreation opportunities can
be found at the nearby Gooding City of Rocks WSA.

In Idaho, BLM manages over 10,000 acres of public lands in the Black Canyon I Wilderness Study Area. Located at the southern toe of the Lemhi Mountain Range, this landscape is characterized by rocky canyons massive cliffs and faults. The lower slopes and canyon bottoms contain sagebrush forbs and grasses typical of this low moisture high desert environment.  Patches of juniper trees are found throughout the area and small stands of Douglas-fir grow at the higher elevations. Primitive recreation opportunities for hiking, camping and nature study can be found here. Other recreation opportunities can be found at the nearby Gooding City of Rocks WSA.

Bird's eye view of the park

Black Canyon (I) Wilderness Study Area

The Gooding City of Rocks and the Little City of Rocks have unique rock
formations rising from the desert floor. The Bennett Hills, located on the
north edge of the Snake River Plain, are composed of welded volcanic tufts
formed when intense volcanic eruptions in the region produced dense clouds of
ash which fused together on the ground over time. If you do visit, use Leave
No Trace hiking techniques.

The Gooding City of Rocks and the Little City of Rocks have unique rock formations rising from the desert floor. The Bennett Hills, located on the north edge of the Snake River Plain, are composed of welded volcanic tufts formed when intense volcanic eruptions in the region produced dense clouds of ash which fused together on the ground over time. If you do visit, use Leave No Trace hiking techniques.

Gooding City of Rocks

In Idaho, BLM manages nearly 6,000 acres of public lands in the Little City of
Rock Wilderness Study Area. The Mount Bennett Hills are a belt of rolling
foothills between the Sawtooth Mountains to the north and the Snake River
Plain to the south. Most of the WSA is gently sloping plain with several
rhyolite bluffs. Elk, deer, coyote, birds of prey and upland game can be found
here.

In Idaho, BLM manages nearly 6,000 acres of public lands in the Little City of Rock Wilderness Study Area. The Mount Bennett Hills are a belt of rolling foothills between the Sawtooth Mountains to the north and the Snake River Plain to the south. Most of the WSA is gently sloping plain with several rhyolite bluffs. Elk, deer, coyote, birds of prey and upland game can be found here.

Little City of Rocks Wilderness Study Area

In Idaho, BLM manages nearly 15,000 acres of public lands in the Gooding City
of Rocks East Wilderness Study Area. The Mount Bennett Hills are a rolling
belt of foothills between the Sawtooth Mountains to the north and the Snake
River Plain to the south. The southeastern portion of the WSA is composed of
series of deep canyons carved into rhyolite. Throughout these canyons are
rhyolite columns which rise more than 100 feet. Here you will find unusual
rock formations called hoodoos. More shaded sections of the canyons support
pockets of willows, aspen, cottonwood, serviceberry and chokecherry. Elk,
deer, coyotes, bears, birds of prey, upland game birds and cutthroat trout
call this area home.

In Idaho, BLM manages nearly 15,000 acres of public lands in the Gooding City of Rocks East Wilderness Study Area. 
The Mount Bennett Hills are a rolling belt of foothills between the Sawtooth Mountains to the north and the Snake River Plain to the south. The southeastern portion of the WSA is composed of series of deep canyons carved into rhyolite. Throughout these canyons are rhyolite columns which rise more than 100 feet. Here you will find unusual rock formations called hoodoos. More shaded sections of the canyons support pockets of willows, aspen, cottonwood, serviceberry and chokecherry. Elk, deer, coyotes, bears, birds of prey, upland game birds and cutthroat trout call this area home.

Gooding City of Rocks East Wilderness Study Area

This is a popular area for sledding during the winter. Restroom facilities may
be present when there is sufficient snow for sledding

This is a popular area for sledding during the winter.  Restroom facilities may be present when there is sufficient snow for sledding

Gooding/Camas County Line

In Idaho, BLM manages over 6,000 acres of public lands in the Gooding City of
Rocks West Wilderness Study Area. This gently sloping prairie on the south
face of the Bennett Hills includes canyons with basalt bluffs, arches, pillars
and hoodoos. Shaded canyons support pockets of willows, aspen, cottonwood,
serviceberry and chokecherry. Wildlife species include elk, deer, coyotes,
bear, birds of prey and upland game birds.

In Idaho, BLM manages over 6,000 acres of public lands in the Gooding City of Rocks West Wilderness Study Area. 
This gently sloping prairie on the south face of the Bennett Hills includes canyons with basalt bluffs, arches, pillars and hoodoos. Shaded canyons support pockets of willows, aspen, cottonwood, serviceberry and chokecherry. Wildlife species include elk, deer, coyotes, bear, birds of prey and upland game birds.

Gooding City of Rocks West Wilderness Study Area

Small reservoir suitable for non-motorized watercraft, occasionally stocked by
Idaho Department of Fish and Game for trout fishing.

Small reservoir suitable for non-motorized watercraft, occasionally stocked by Idaho Department of Fish and Game for trout fishing.

Thorn Creek Reservoir

In Idaho, BLM manages over 7,000 acres of public lands in the Deer Creek
Wilderness Study Area. This WSA is southwest of Davis Mountain, one of the
highest points in the Bennett Hills, dominated by steep hills and rhyolite and
basalt outcrops. The higher elevations have aspen, tobacco brush, Indian
paintbrush and lupine. Elk, deer, bear, coyotes, birds of prey and upland game
birds can be seen here. Visitors here can enjoy hiking, nature study,
photography and hunting.

In Idaho, BLM manages over 7,000 acres of public lands in the Deer Creek Wilderness Study Area. This WSA is southwest of Davis Mountain, one of the highest points in the Bennett Hills, dominated by steep hills and  rhyolite and basalt outcrops. The higher elevations have aspen, tobacco brush, Indian paintbrush and lupine. Elk, deer, bear, coyotes, birds of prey and upland game birds can be seen here. Visitors here can enjoy hiking, nature study, photography and hunting.

Deer Creek Wilderness Study Area

In Idaho, BLM manages nearly 7,000 acres of public lands in the Shoshone
Wilderness Study Area. The terrain here is surrounded by barren lava flows
with elevations ranging from 3781 feet on the west boundary to 3970 feet on
the east boundary. The rugged volcanic features and desert environment of this
area provide accessible opportunities for primitive day hiking.

In Idaho, BLM manages nearly 7,000 acres of public lands in the Shoshone Wilderness Study Area. The terrain here is surrounded by barren lava flows with elevations ranging from 3781 feet on the west boundary to 3970 feet on the east boundary. The rugged volcanic features and desert environment of this area provide accessible opportunities for
primitive day hiking.

Black Canyon (I) Wilderness Study Area

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