Bird's eye view of the park

Thunderbird Canyon Trail System

Utah State Parks: Discover the pioneer and early industrial history of Cedar
City, Iron County, and southwest Utah through an extensive horse-drawn wagon
collection, historic buildings, Native Heritage exhibit, sawmill and replica
blast furnace. Enjoy many hands-on activities and interpretive programs
throughout the year, including Sheep-to-Shawl, Archaeology Day, Iron Mission
Days, cemetery tours, and Christmas at the Homestead.

Utah State Parks: Discover the pioneer and early industrial history of Cedar City, Iron County, and southwest Utah through an extensive horse-drawn wagon collection, historic buildings, Native Heritage exhibit, sawmill and replica blast furnace. Enjoy many hands-on activities and interpretive programs throughout the year, including Sheep-to-Shawl, Archaeology Day, Iron Mission Days, cemetery tours, and Christmas at the Homestead.

Frontier Homestead State Park

Cedar City Field Office administers over 2 million acres of Bureau of Land
Management Land within Iron and Beaver Counties, Utah. There a wide variety of
recreation activities that the Cedar City Field office offers from mountain
biking, camping, OHV riding, hiking, climbing, disc golf, model aviation, RC
cars to cultural sites and even the Old Spanish Trail. There is sure to be
something for everyone.

Cedar City Field Office administers over 2 million acres of Bureau of Land Management Land within Iron and Beaver Counties, Utah. There a wide variety of recreation activities that the Cedar City Field office offers from mountain biking, camping, OHV riding, hiking, climbing, disc golf, model aviation, RC cars to cultural sites and even the Old Spanish Trail. There is sure to be something for everyone.

## Overview

Pyramid Ridge Campground sits at just over 6,000 feet above sea level and
looks out to a backdrop of the red rock pyramids along the Hurricane Cliffs.
This campground gives visitors a remote and backcountry feel while only being
a few minutes drive from I-15 and the amenities of town. The campground also
serves as one of the trailheads to the Iron Hills Trail System.

The site is located 3.4 miles outside of the south end of town. Temperatures
typically remain cool in the spring and late fall with low's during these
times approaching or below freezing. Summer temperatures can often bring the
high's into the range of 90-95 degrees Fahrnheit.

The Iron Hills Trail System began as just a 5 mile loop and has since emerged
into almost 30 miles of high quality mountain bike trails. While riders from
all over the country have begun to travel to Cedar City to ride these trails,
hikers, dog walkers, and nature lovers of all sorts will enjoy them as well.
No matter which one of the 14 sites you chose from, you can access the
Turnpike Trail from your campsite.

## Recreation

The Turnpike trail leads straight out of the campground and provides bikers,
hikers, trail runners, and more with access to almost 30 miles of singletrack.
Almost all of the trails in this Iron Hills Trail System have been
professionally constructed, and they have played a big role in Cedar City
emerging as a premier mountain biking destination.

## Facilities

The Turnpike trail leads straight out of the campground and provides bikers,
hikers, trail runners, and more with access to almost 30 miles of singletrack.
Almost all of the trails in this Iron Hills Trail System have been
professionally constructed, and they have played a big role in Cedar City
emerging as a premier mountain biking destination.

## Natural Features

Nestled into the base of the mountain, the Pyramid Ridge Campground gets its
name from the geologic features that tower above it. Campers will get to
experience sunrise and sunset in one of the most beautiful locations that
Cedar City, UT has to offer. Large sandstone monoliths emerge out of the
mountain in multiple locations, adding beautiful red, orange and yellow
contrast to the green pinyon-juniper forest that blankets the mountain side.

## Nearby Attractions

Well known as "Festival Town USA," Cedar City, UT almost always has something
going on. Visitors that are looking to stay close to camp can check out
attractions like the Southern Utah Museum of Art, Frontier Homestead State
Park, or certain times of year even enjoy a day at the world famous
Shakespeare Festival. Pyramid Ridge Campground is only one hour from Zion
National Park and just over a 1.5 hour drive to Bryce Canyon National Park.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Pyramid Ridge Campground sits at just over 6,000 feet above sea level and looks out to a backdrop of the red rock pyramids along the Hurricane Cliffs. This campground gives visitors a remote and backcountry feel while only being a few minutes drive from I-15 and the amenities of town. The campground also serves as one of the trailheads to the Iron Hills Trail System.</p>

<p>The site is located 3.4 miles outside of the south end of town. Temperatures typically remain cool in the spring and late fall with low's during these times approaching or below freezing. Summer temperatures can often bring the high's into the range of 90-95 degrees Fahrnheit.</p>

<p>The Iron Hills Trail System began as just a 5 mile loop and has since emerged into almost 30 miles of high quality mountain bike trails. While riders from all over the country have begun to travel to Cedar City to ride these trails, hikers, dog walkers, and nature lovers of all sorts will enjoy them as well. No matter which one of the 14 sites you chose from, you can access the Turnpike Trail from your campsite.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>The Turnpike trail leads straight out of the campground and provides bikers, hikers, trail runners, and more with access to almost 30 miles of singletrack. Almost all of the trails in this Iron Hills Trail System have been professionally constructed, and they have played a big role in Cedar City emerging as a premier mountain biking destination.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The Turnpike trail leads straight out of the campground and provides bikers, hikers, trail runners, and more with access to almost 30 miles of singletrack. Almost all of the trails in this Iron Hills Trail System have been professionally constructed, and they have played a big role in Cedar City emerging as a premier mountain biking destination.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Nestled into the base of the mountain, the Pyramid Ridge Campground gets its name from the geologic features that tower above it. Campers will get to experience sunrise and sunset in one of the most beautiful locations that Cedar City, UT has to offer. Large sandstone monoliths emerge out of the mountain in multiple locations, adding beautiful red, orange and yellow contrast to the green pinyon-juniper forest that blankets the mountain side.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Well known as  "Festival Town USA," Cedar City, UT almost always has something going on. Visitors that are looking to stay close to camp can check out attractions like the Southern Utah Museum of Art, Frontier Homestead State Park, or certain times of year even enjoy  a day at the world famous Shakespeare Festival. Pyramid Ridge  Campground is only one hour from Zion National Park and just over a 1.5 hour drive to Bryce Canyon National Park. </p>

The campgrounds name sake "Pyramid Ridge" in the winter

Pyramid Ridge in the winter

View of the breaks east of Pyramid Ridge Campground

Typical view from campsites in the Pyramid Ridge Campground

Single Vault toilet

Long vehicle parking and dumpster onsite

Group site at Pyramid Ridge Campground

Entrance to Pyramid Ridge Campground and Trailhead

Entrance to Pyramid Ridge Campgound

Pyramid Ridge Campground

Cedar City Field Office

The Iron Hills Trail System is a 29-mile network of trails located on Bureau
of Land Management land in beautiful southwest Utah. The trail system is known
for its premier mountain biking opportunities, but is also a popular
destination for hikers, trail runners, and wildlife viewers.

<p>The Iron Hills Trail System is a 29-mile network of trails located on Bureau of Land Management land in beautiful southwest Utah. The trail system is known for its premier mountain biking opportunities, but is also a popular destination for hikers, trail runners, and wildlife viewers. </p>

Iron Hills Trail System

Three Peaks Recreation Area has more than 6,000 acres of thrilling terrain
where visitors can explore a plethora of outdoor activities like mountain
biking, hiking, disc golf, ATV riding, RC car driving, model plane flying,
camping, and even horseback riding! Whether thrill-seeker or a nature
enthusiast, the Three Peaks Recreation Area has something for everyone!

<p> </p>

<p>Three Peaks Recreation Area has more than 6,000 acres of thrilling terrain where visitors can explore a plethora of outdoor activities like mountain biking, hiking, disc golf, ATV riding, RC car driving, model plane flying, camping, and even horseback riding! Whether thrill-seeker or a nature enthusiast, the Three Peaks Recreation Area has something for everyone!</p>

## Overview

The Rocky Peak Campground is located within Three Peaks Recreation Area, which
is one of the largest designated recreation areas in Cedar City, UT. In 2006,
Three Peaks was designated as a Special Recreation Management Area. What
previously existed as a local open space playground has since been developed
into a recreation area to meet the needs of almost any outdoor enthusiast.

The site is located 10 miles outside of town at 5,938 feet elevation and sees
weather similar to that in Cedar City. Visitors can expect cool temperatures
in Spring and Fall with low's during these times approaching or below
freezing. Summer temperatures can often bring the high's into the range of
90-95 degrees Fahrenheit.

Rocky Peak Campground and Three Peaks Recreation Area provides opportunities
for hikers, bikers, equestrian, Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) users, Remote
Control (RC) car drivers, and many more. The campground is located within a
small Pinyon -Juniper forest, and many of the campsites will provide shade.

## Recreation

Mountain bike and hiking trails can be accessed from the campground. Three
Peaks Recreation Area contains a hiking and mountain biking trailhead, an
equestrian trailhead, Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) trailhead, a paintball
complex, shooting range, a remote controlled (RC) car track, two disc golf
courses, and a model airplane runway.

## Facilities

Mountain bike and hiking trails can be accessed from the campground. Three
Peaks Recreation Area contains a hiking and mountain biking trailhead, an
equestrian trailhead, Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) trailhead, a paintball
complex, shooting range, a remote controlled (RC) car track, two disc golf
courses, and a model airplane runway.

## Natural Features

Ancient volcanic activity has shaped the surrounding area's rocky terrain into
what it is today. Granite boulders are mixed into the patches of Pinyon and
Juniper all throughout the campground. Many sites throughout the campground
offer views of the Hurricane Cliffs range that rise above Cedar City.

## Nearby Attractions

Well known as "Festival Town USA," Cedar City, UT almost always has something
happening. Visitors that are looking to stay close to camp can check out
attractions like the Southern Utah Museum of Art, Frontier Homestead State
Park, or certain times of year even enjoy a day at the world famous
Shakespeare Festival. Rocky Peak Campground is just over one hour from Zion
National Park and just over a 1.5 hour drive to Bryce Canyon National Park.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>The Rocky Peak Campground is located within Three Peaks Recreation Area, which is one of the largest designated recreation areas in Cedar City, UT. In 2006, Three Peaks was designated as a Special Recreation Management Area. What previously existed as a local open space playground has since been developed into a recreation area to meet the needs of almost any outdoor enthusiast. </p>

<p>The site is located 10 miles outside of town at 5,938 feet elevation and sees weather similar to that in Cedar City. Visitors can expect cool temperatures in Spring and Fall with low's during these times approaching or below freezing. Summer temperatures can often bring the high's into the range of 90-95 degrees Fahrenheit.</p>

<p>Rocky Peak Campground and Three Peaks Recreation Area provides opportunities for hikers, bikers, equestrian, Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) users, Remote Control (RC) car drivers, and many more. The campground is located within a small Pinyon -Juniper forest, and many of the campsites will provide shade.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Mountain bike and hiking trails can be accessed from the campground. Three Peaks Recreation Area contains a hiking and mountain biking trailhead, an equestrian trailhead, Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) trailhead, a paintball complex, shooting range, a remote controlled (RC) car track, two disc golf courses, and a model airplane runway.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Mountain bike and hiking trails can be accessed from the campground. Three Peaks Recreation Area contains a hiking and mountain biking trailhead, an equestrian trailhead, Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) trailhead, a paintball complex, shooting range, a remote controlled (RC) car track, two disc golf courses, and a model airplane runway.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Ancient volcanic activity has shaped the surrounding area's rocky terrain into what it is today. Granite boulders are mixed into the patches of Pinyon and Juniper all throughout the campground. Many sites throughout the campground offer views of the Hurricane Cliffs range that rise above Cedar City.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Well known as  "Festival Town USA," Cedar City, UT almost always has something happening. Visitors that are looking to stay close to camp can check out attractions like the Southern Utah Museum of Art, Frontier Homestead State Park, or certain times of year even enjoy  a day at the world famous Shakespeare Festival. Rocky Peak Campground is just over one hour from Zion National Park and just over a 1.5 hour drive to Bryce Canyon National Park.</p>

Ironsides disc golf course adjacent to Rocky Peak Campground

Ironsides Disc Golf Course adjacent to Rocky Peak Campground

Rocky Peak Campground entrance with its namesake in the background

View from Rocky Peak Campground

Rocky Peak Campground

Three Peaks Recreation Area

Crowning the Grand Staircase, Cedar Breaks sits at over 10,000 feet and looks
down into a half-mile deep geologic amphitheater. Come wander among timeless
bristlecone pines, stand in lush meadows of wildflowers, ponder crystal-clear
night skies and experience the richness of our subalpine forest.

Crowning the Grand Staircase, Cedar Breaks sits at over 10,000 feet and looks down into a half-mile deep geologic amphitheater. Come wander among timeless bristlecone pines, stand in lush meadows of wildflowers, ponder crystal-clear night skies and experience the richness of our subalpine forest.

## Overview

The Point Supreme Campground in Cedar Breaks National Monument offers a
camping experience at 10,000 feet in elevation. Available approximately from
mid-June to late-September. Visitors can enjoy a variety of hiking trails,
ranger programs and breathtaking scenery.

## Recreation

Visitors will always find something to do at Cedar Breaks: including daily
ranger programs, guided hikes, wildflower identification, wildlife viewing,
photography, star gazing, junior ranger activities, and more!

## Facilities

Visitors will always find something to do at Cedar Breaks: including daily
ranger programs, guided hikes, wildflower identification, wildlife viewing,
photography, star gazing, junior ranger activities, and more!

## Natural Features

Cedar Breaks National Monument offers a spectacular view of deserts, forests,
meadows and rocky spires. Come stand above 10,000 feet on while looking into a
desert amphitheater filled with incredible, multi-colored hoodoos.

## Nearby Attractions

The Point Supreme Campground is conveniently located near Brian Head, Dixie
National Forest, Cedar City, Bryce Canyon National Park, and Zion National
Park. For more information about nearby attractions, please visit
https://visitcedarcity.com/

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (435) 986-7120.

## Charges & Cancellations

  * A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change your reservation. 
  * Cancellations more than 48 hours in advance of arrival date incur a $10 cancellation fee. 
  * Within 48 hours of arrival, a $10 cancellation fee and the first night's fee are charged.
  * Campsites reserved online cannot be switched for drop-in or other vacant sites after arrival.

<h2>Overview</h2>
 The Point Supreme Campground in Cedar Breaks National Monument offers a camping experience at 10,000 feet in elevation. Available approximately from mid-June to late-September. Visitors can enjoy a variety of hiking trails, ranger programs and breathtaking scenery.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Visitors will always find something to do at Cedar Breaks: including daily ranger programs, guided hikes, wildflower identification, wildlife viewing, photography, star gazing, junior ranger activities, and more!<h2>Facilities</h2>
Visitors will always find something to do at Cedar Breaks: including daily ranger programs, guided hikes, wildflower identification, wildlife viewing, photography, star gazing, junior ranger activities, and more!<h2>Natural Features</h2>
 Cedar Breaks National Monument offers a spectacular view of deserts, forests, meadows and rocky spires. Come stand above 10,000 feet on while looking into a desert amphitheater filled with incredible, multi-colored hoodoos.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>The Point Supreme Campground is conveniently located near Brian Head, Dixie National Forest, Cedar City, Bryce Canyon National Park, and Zion National Park. For more information about nearby attractions, please visit https://visitcedarcity.com/</p>

<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (435) 986-7120.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<ul>
<li>A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change your reservation. </li>
<li>Cancellations more than 48 hours in advance of arrival date incur a $10 cancellation fee. </li>
<li>Within 48 hours of arrival, a $10 cancellation fee and the first night's fee are charged.</li>
<li>Campsites reserved online cannot be switched for drop-in or other vacant sites after arrival. </li>
</ul>

* Park entrance fees ($10/per-person) apply to all campers age 16+. Please pay your entrance fee by visiting the Information Center on the south end of the park prior to checking into the campground.   
  
* Tent and RV rates are $24/night. For those with a Interagency Senior Pass, Tent and RV rates are $12/night.

The path the the restroom and showers has beautiful wildflowers during the summer months.

Path towards restroom building with yellow wildflowers.

The Point Supreme Campground offers beautiful views of wildflowers and cool temperatures.

Meadow of yellow flowers and a triangle shaped camper trailer.

Campground check-in kiosk.

Each campsite has a picnic table plus tent pad for camping.

Path leading down to a picnic table, tent pad and meadow of flowers.

Point Supreme Campground

Cedar Breaks National Monument

Spring Creek Canyon Wilderness Study Area (WSA) is located in the southeastern
corner of Iron County, Utah about 7 miles southwest of Cedar City. The WSA is
4,433 acres and measures approximately 6 miles from north to south and 3 miles
from east to west. Private and state land surrounds most of the WSA with the
state land nearly bisecting the study area. The southern boundary adjoins Zion
National Park. All land within the WSA is managed by the BLM Cedar City Field
Office. Spring Creek Canyon WSA includes a portion of the Hurricane Cliffs, an
awesome west facing escarpment that extends from north of Cedar City into
northwestern Arizona. Two major canyons, Kanarra Falls and Spring Creek
Canyon, bisect the WSA with elevations ranging from 5,600 feet at the base of
the cliffs to almost 7,900 feet on the ridge tops. Vegetation consists
primarily of juniper, scrub oak, shrubs, and grasses; however, along the
riparian zone, sedges, rushes, cottonwoods, and willows are prevalent. The
area provides habitat for various birds of prey such as the bald eagle and
peregrine falcon as well as 13 species of animals and 4 plant species that are
considered sensitive. The majority of the WSA is rated outstanding for scenic
quality due to the stunning, narrow red rock canyons that offer spectacular
hiking along the streambeds. In particular, hiking in Kanarra Canyon involves
traveling (and sometimes wading) along Kanarra Creek and climbing up and over
several beautiful waterfalls. Due to its immense beauty and unique hiking
opportunities, this area sees a large number of visitors every year.

Spring Creek Canyon Wilderness Study Area (WSA) is located in the southeastern corner of Iron County, Utah about 7 miles southwest of Cedar City. The WSA is 4,433 acres and measures approximately 6 miles from north to south and 3 miles from east to west. Private and state land surrounds most of the WSA with the state land nearly bisecting the study area. The southern boundary adjoins Zion National Park. All land within the WSA is managed by the BLM Cedar City Field Office. Spring Creek Canyon WSA includes a portion of the Hurricane Cliffs, an awesome west facing escarpment that extends from north of Cedar City into northwestern Arizona. Two major canyons, Kanarra Falls and Spring Creek Canyon, bisect the WSA with elevations ranging from 5,600 feet at the base of the cliffs to almost 7,900 feet on the ridge tops. Vegetation consists primarily of juniper, scrub oak, shrubs, and grasses; however, along the riparian zone, sedges, rushes, cottonwoods, and willows are prevalent. The area provides habitat for various birds of prey such as the bald eagle and peregrine falcon as well as 13 species of animals and 4 plant species that are considered sensitive.  The majority of the WSA is rated outstanding for scenic quality due to the stunning, narrow red rock canyons that offer spectacular hiking along the streambeds. In particular, hiking in Kanarra Canyon involves traveling (and sometimes wading) along Kanarra Creek and climbing up and over several beautiful waterfalls. Due to its immense beauty and unique hiking opportunities, this area sees a large number of visitors every year.

Spring Creek Canyon

The LaVerkin Creek Wilderness now contains a total of 445 acres and is managed
by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of
Utah. In 2009 the LaVerkin 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

<br>The LaVerkin Creek Wilderness now contains a total of 445 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Utah. In 2009 the LaVerkin 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 <em>"...increasing population, accompanied by expanding settlement and growing mechanization,..."</em> you play an important role in helping to <em>"...secure for the American people of present and future generations the benefits of an enduring resource of wilderness"</em> 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.<p>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.<p><b>Leave No Trace principles:</b><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><p><b>Regulations:</b><br>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.<p><b>Contact Information:</b><blockquote><p>OUTDOOR RECREATION PLANNER: Dave Kiel<br>345 East Riverside Drive<br>St. George, UT 84790<br>Phone: 435-688-3210<br>Fax: 435-688-3252<br>Email: <a href="mailto:"david_kiel@blm.gov"" rel="nofollow">david_kiel@blm.gov</a><br>8am-5pm, Monday through Friday</blockquote>

LaVerkin Creek Wilderness

The source of Willis Creek begins on a private property boundary on the north
side of a 40 acre BLM parcel and terminates on the southern boundary. The
scenic value of Willis Creek is excellent and similar to that found in the
Kolob area of Zion National Park. The geologic features that abound are
interesting and common to the area. Don’t Miss: The outstanding exploration
and hiking opportunities enhanced by the proximity to Zion National Park.

The source of Willis Creek begins on a private property boundary on the north side of a 40 acre BLM parcel and terminates on the southern boundary. The scenic value of Willis Creek is excellent and similar to that found in the Kolob area of Zion National Park. The geologic features that abound are interesting and common to the area. Don’t Miss: The outstanding exploration and hiking opportunities enhanced by the proximity to Zion National Park.

Willis Creek Wild and Scenic River

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 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

<br>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 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 <em>"...increasing population, accompanied by expanding settlement and growing mechanization,..."</em> you play an important role in helping to <em>"...secure for the American people of present and future generations the benefits of an enduring resource of wilderness"</em> 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.<p>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.<p><b>Leave No Trace principles:</b><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><p><b>Regulations:</b><br>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.<p><b>Contact Information:</b><blockquote><p>OUTDOOR RECREATION PLANNER: Dave Kiel<br>345 East Riverside Drive<br>St. George, UT 84790<br>Phone: 435-688-3210<br>Fax: 435-688-3252<br>Email: <a href="mailto:"david_kiel@blm.gov"" rel="nofollow">david_kiel@blm.gov</a><br>8am-5pm, Monday through Friday</blockquote>

Deep Creek North Wilderness

At 445 acres, LaVerkin Creek is the largest of four BLM managed Wilderness
areas that border Zion National Park. Its southern boundary with the park is
over 1.25 miles long. Like Goose Creek Wilderness, this area consists of steep
canyon walls that drop into a creek drainage. This drainage is LaVerkin Creek,
a wild river in the National Wild and Scenic River System. The northwest
corner of the Wilderness contains the lower reach of Bear Canyon. Access to
this Wilderness is difficult as the area is surrounded by private property on
its western, eastern, and northern borders, and is remotely located at the
northern boundary of the National Park. Similar to Goose Creek, Bear Trap, and
Taylor Creek Wilderness, the habitat value of LaVerkin Creek Wilderness is
greatly enhanced by its proximity to Zion National Park and the thousands of
acres of remote, private wild lands surrounding it. The Wilderness sits at an
elevation of 6,800. Dense vegetation including pines, juniper, and scrub oak;
canyon wall created shade; access to water; and other factors create habitat
suitable for a large of plants and animals.

At 445 acres, LaVerkin Creek is the largest of four BLM managed Wilderness areas that border Zion National Park. Its southern boundary with the park is over 1.25 miles long. Like Goose Creek Wilderness, this area consists of steep canyon walls that drop into a creek drainage. This drainage is LaVerkin Creek, a  wild  river in the National Wild and Scenic River System.  The northwest corner of the Wilderness contains the lower reach of Bear Canyon. Access to this Wilderness is difficult as the area is surrounded by private property on its western, eastern, and northern borders, and is remotely located at the northern boundary of the National Park. Similar to Goose Creek, Bear Trap, and Taylor Creek Wilderness, the habitat value of LaVerkin Creek Wilderness is greatly enhanced by its proximity to Zion National Park and the thousands of acres of remote, private wild lands surrounding it. The Wilderness sits at an elevation of 6,800. Dense vegetation including pines, juniper, and scrub oak; canyon wall created shade; access to water; and other factors create habitat suitable for a large of plants and animals.

The Taylor Creek Wilderness now contains a total of 32 acres and is managed by
the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Utah.
In 2009 the Taylor 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.

<br>The Taylor Creek Wilderness now contains a total of 32 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Utah. In 2009 the Taylor 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 <em>"...increasing population, accompanied by expanding settlement and growing mechanization,..."</em> you play an important role in helping to <em>"...secure for the American people of present and future generations the benefits of an enduring resource of wilderness"</em> 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.<p>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.<p><b>Leave No Trace principles:</b><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><p><b>Regulations:</b><br>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.

Taylor Creek Wilderness

What this section of Taylor Creek lacks in length, it more than makes up for
in sheer beauty and splendor. This short section, which originates in small
Taylor Creek Wilderness and flows into Zion National Park, contains some of
the most scenic and geologic stunning scenery to found in the area. The deep
incised canyon has exposed millennia of geologic history and has provided an
excellent example of the geologic processes that have created this stunning
landscape. Don’t Miss: The opportunity to view an outstanding cross section of
the local geology and unique photographic opportunities.

What this section of Taylor Creek lacks in length, it more than makes up for in sheer beauty and splendor. This short section, which originates in small Taylor Creek Wilderness and flows into Zion National Park, contains some of the most scenic and geologic stunning scenery to found in the area. The deep incised canyon has exposed millennia of geologic history and has provided an excellent example of the geologic processes that have created this stunning landscape. Don’t Miss: The opportunity to view an outstanding cross section of the local geology and unique photographic opportunities.

Middle Fork Taylor Creek Wild and Scenic River

Taylor Creek Wilderness is located adjacent to the Kolob Canyons region of
Zion National Park. Visitors enjoy hiking, backpacking, photography, fishing
and rock climbing.

Taylor Creek Wilderness is located adjacent to the Kolob Canyons region of Zion National Park. Visitors enjoy hiking, backpacking, photography, fishing and rock climbing.

The source of spectacular Bear Trap Canyon begins on private property on the
south side of a 40 acre BLM parcel and terminates on the western boundary of
the Bear Trap Canyon Wilderness and into Zion National Park. The stream is a
deeply incised, high elevation canyon with vertical sandstone walls hundreds
of feet tall with stringers of mixed conifer forest, mountain shrub and
riparian vegetation including unique “hanging gardens”. Exceptional recreation
potential exists for hiking, camping and cayoneering. Don’t Miss: Outstanding
climbing possibilities and breathtaking hanging gardens.

The source of spectacular Bear Trap Canyon begins on private property on the south side of a 40 acre BLM parcel and terminates on the western boundary of the Bear Trap Canyon Wilderness and into Zion National Park. The stream is a deeply incised, high elevation canyon with vertical sandstone walls hundreds of feet tall with stringers of mixed conifer forest, mountain shrub and riparian vegetation including unique “hanging gardens”. Exceptional recreation potential exists for hiking, camping and cayoneering. Don’t Miss:  Outstanding climbing possibilities and breathtaking hanging gardens.

Beartrap Canyon Wild and Scenic River

Beartrap Canyon Wilderness is only 40 acres, but shares a common boundary with
designated wilderness in the Kolob Canyons portion of Zion National Park.
Largely a rugged, steeply sloped area, this Wilderness contains the headwater
areas for many tributaries that flow through Bear Trap Canyon on Kolob
Terrace. A very short segment of stream in Bear Trap Canyon is designated as
wild in the National Wild and Scenic River System. Beartrap Wilderness is an
isolated parcel of land managed by the BLM. While its western boundary is
contiguous with Zion National Park, its northern, southern, and eastern
boundary borders private land. The terrain within its 40 acres consists of a
sandstone finger of a mesa and the upper reach of the Beartrap Canyon. At a
top elevation of 7,500 feet, both the mesa top and canyon bottom sustains Utah
juniper and ponderosa and pinyon pine trees. Despite its small size, but
because of its proximity to adjacent wilderness and other relatively
undisturbed lands, a wide variety of wildlife lives here. Hawks, falcons, and
eagles soar above the canyons, while ringtailed cats, mountain lion, and black
bear hunt in the uplands and along the canyon bottoms. The dissected remote
canyons also offer suitable nesting habitat for the Mexican spotted owl, a
threatened species.

Beartrap Canyon Wilderness is only 40 acres, but shares a common boundary with designated wilderness in the Kolob Canyons portion of Zion National Park.  Largely a rugged, steeply sloped area, this Wilderness contains the headwater areas for many tributaries that flow through Bear Trap Canyon on Kolob Terrace.  A very short segment of stream in Bear Trap Canyon is designated as wild in the National Wild and Scenic River System. Beartrap Wilderness is an isolated parcel of land managed by the BLM. While its western boundary is contiguous with Zion National Park, its northern, southern, and eastern boundary borders private land. The terrain within its 40 acres consists of a sandstone finger of a mesa and the upper reach of the Beartrap Canyon. At a top elevation of 7,500 feet, both the mesa top and canyon bottom sustains Utah juniper and ponderosa and pinyon pine trees. Despite its small size, but because of its proximity to adjacent wilderness and other relatively undisturbed lands, a wide variety of wildlife lives here. Hawks, falcons, and eagles soar above the canyons, while ringtailed cats, mountain lion, and black bear hunt in the uplands and along the canyon bottoms. The dissected remote canyons also offer suitable nesting habitat for the Mexican spotted owl, a threatened species.

Beartrap Canyon Wilderness

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 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

<br>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 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 <em>"...increasing population, accompanied by expanding settlement and growing mechanization,..."</em> you play an important role in helping to <em>"...secure for the American people of present and future generations the benefits of an enduring resource of wilderness"</em> 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.<p>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.<p><b>Leave No Trace principles:</b><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><p><b>Regulations:</b><br>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.<p><b>Contact Information:</b><blockquote><p>OUTDOOR RECREATION PLANNER: Dave Kiel<br>345 East Riverside Drive<br>St. George, UT 84790<br>Phone: 435-688-3210<br>Fax: 435-688-3252<br>Email: <a href="mailto:"david_kiel@blm.gov"" rel="nofollow">david_kiel@blm.gov</a><br>8am-5pm, Monday through Friday</blockquote>

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