Blackridge Wilderness
Blackridge Wilderness is a logical extension of the Zion Wilderness along with Red Butte, LaVerkin Creek, Taylor Creek, and Beartrap Canyon Wildernesses. Blackridge is the largest of the six extensions. It is part of the integrated watershed, wildlife habitat, and scenic terrain of Zion National Park, and is among the most pristine, spectacular, and ecologically significant BLM-administered wild land in Utah. This area is composed of rugged sedimentary cliffs formed among the Grand Staircase plateaus. The canyons in this unit have cut up to 1,000-foot-deep sheer walls of red Navajo Sandstone capped by the Carmel Formation. The rugged topography of this unit makes it an important scenic viewpoint.
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net).
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | Bureau of Land Management |
| State | Utah |
| Size | 13,107 acres |
| Designated | 2009, by Congress |
| Center point | 37.34° N, 113.23° W |
| Night sky | Very dark ground, a faint glow at most (Black Marble reading 22) |
Boundary map
Boundary, simplified to about 0.005 degrees Federal campground
The outline is the agency boundary simplified for display, so small parcels and inholdings may not show. The agency page has the authoritative map.
Weather by month
Large units span more than one climate. The station stands in for the center point, and the outer parts of the boundary can be warmer or colder.
Where to camp
None of the 2 federal campgrounds within ten miles sit inside the boundary. Nearest first. Distances are from the campground point to the boundary edge, from the Campsite Atlas index.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedBumblebee South Rx
11 mi from the center point
- PrescribedHarmony Ranch Community Rx
16 mi from the center point
- PrescribedHarmony Mountain Rx
16 mi from the center point
- PrescribedMiners Peak Rx
19 mi from the center point
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge, and is measured from the center of a boundary that may be many miles across. Check the agency page for closures.
Explore
Nearby on the other atlases
- 2.2 miSteele, John, House ↗Toquerville, UT
- 2.2 miToquerville Hall ↗Toquerville, UT
- 2.4 miForsyth, Thomas, House ↗Toquerville, UT
- 2.9 miNaegle Winery ↗Toquerville, UT
- 3 miFort Harmony Site ↗New Harmony, UT
- 4.5 miJepson, James, Jr., House ↗Virgin, UT
- 4.9 miLa Verkin Hydroelectric Power Plant ↗La Verkin, UT
- 5.2 miHurricane--LaVerkin Bridge ↗Hurricane, UT
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
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Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject heading or by title.
Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Blackridge Wilderness?
13,107 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Blackridge Wilderness?
The Bureau of Land Management.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Blackridge Wilderness in?
Utah.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Blackridge Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 2009.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Can I camp at Blackridge Wilderness?
Camping inside a wilderness is usually allowed away from roads, with no facilities, and the managing agency page has the permit rules. The federal campgrounds within ten miles are listed under Where to camp.
Source: Where to camp
How do I get to Blackridge Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 37.339° N, 113.225° W. Zion National Park is 9 miles away. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Is there a fire near Blackridge Wilderness right now?
4 active incidents within 50 miles as of 2026-11-01, the nearest Bumblebee South Rx at 11 miles. Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge.
Source: Fire nearby
Which national parks are near Blackridge Wilderness?
Zion National Park (9 mi) and Cedar Breaks National Monument (25 mi). Park Atlas has fees, hours and alerts for each.
Source: Nearby on the other atlases
Are there historic places near Blackridge Wilderness?
The National Register has 38 listings within 15 miles, including Steele, John, House and Toquerville Hall.
Source: Register Atlas
Sources
- Boundary, name, acreage, designation year, states and description: Wilderness Connect.
- Campgrounds: the Campsite Atlas index of federal campgrounds, matched to this boundary at build time.
- Trailheads and sites: the Forest Service Recreation Opportunities layer, points inside the boundary.
- Night sky: NASA Black Marble (VIIRS, 2016 composite) sampled at zoom 6 around the center point.
- Weather, alerts, air quality, river flow and earthquakes load live in your browser from NWS, AirNow, USGS and iNaturalist when you open the page.