In Idaho, BLM manages nearly 16,000 acres of public lands in the Shale Butte
Wilderness Study Area. The rugged volcanic features and desert environment
provide opportunities for camping hiking and hunting.

In Idaho, BLM manages nearly 16,000 acres of public lands in the Shale Butte Wilderness Study Area. The rugged volcanic features and desert environment provide opportunities for camping hiking and hunting.

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Shale Butte Wilderness Study Area

In Idaho, BLM manages nearly 21,000 acres of public lands in the Sand Butte
Wilderness Study Area. Sand Butte WSA is composed of an older lava flow
covered by wind-deposited soils. The crater was formed by a violent explosion
caused by the rapid generation of steam when erupting magma contacted ground
water. Elevations range from 4250 feet, along the WSAs southern boundary, to
4974 feet at the summit of Sand Butte. Vegetation generally consists of
sagebrush interspersed with grasses and forbs.

In Idaho, BLM manages nearly 21,000 acres of public lands in the Sand Butte Wilderness Study Area. Sand Butte WSA is composed of an older lava flow covered by wind-deposited soils. The crater was formed by a violent explosion caused by the rapid generation of steam when erupting magma contacted ground water. Elevations range from 4250 feet, along the WSAs southern boundary, to 4974 feet at the summit of Sand Butte. Vegetation generally consists of sagebrush interspersed with grasses and forbs.

Shale Butte Wilderness Study Area

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Sand Butte Wilderness Study Area