Deep Creek Wilderness
Contiguous to the Deep Creek North unit, Deep Creek Wilderness is located near the northeast corner of Zion National Park. In fact, Deep Creek Wilderness shares its southern border with the Park. The elevation ranges from a low of about 5,000 feet to a high of 7,000 feet, creating an environment for dense stands of trees and shrubs. Common plant species in the area include Ponderosa pine, two-needle pinyon pine, single-leaf pinyon pine, Gambel oak, scrub or Dixie live oak, banana yucca, Mojave hedgehog cactus, Utah yucca, Greenleaf manzanita, firecracker penstemon, giant red Indian paintbrush, Fremont cottonwood, single-leaf ash, Engelmann’s spruce.
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net).
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | Bureau of Land Management |
| State | Utah |
| Size | 3,291 acres |
| Designated | 2009, by Congress |
| Center point | 37.39° N, 112.94° W |
| Night sky | About as dark as the ground gets (Black Marble reading 19) |
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 1 federal campground within ten miles sits inside the boundary. Nearest first. Distances are from the campground point to the boundary edge, from the Campsite Atlas index.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedMiners Peak Rx
9 mi from the center point
- PrescribedNorth Fork Rx
11 mi from the center point
- PrescribedBumblebee South Rx
17 mi from the center point
- PrescribedHarmony Ranch Community Rx
20 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
- 5.1 miGateway to the Narrows Trail ↗Springdale, UT
- 6.3 miEast Rim Trail ↗Springdale, UT
- 6.9 miCable Creek Bridge ↗Springdale, UT
- 7.1 miHidden Canyon Trail ↗Springdale, UT
- 7.2 miCable Mountain Draw Works ↗Springdale, UT
- 7.7 miGrotto Camping Ground North Comfort Station ↗Springdale, UT
- 7.7 miGrotto Camping Ground South Comfort Station ↗Springdale, UT
- 7.8 miMuseum--Grotto Residence ↗Springdale, UT
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
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Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Deep Creek Wilderness?
3,291 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Deep Creek Wilderness?
The Bureau of Land Management.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Deep Creek Wilderness in?
Utah.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Deep Creek Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 2009.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Can I camp at Deep Creek 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 Deep Creek Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 37.389° N, 112.936° W. Zion National Park is 6 miles away. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Is there a fire near Deep Creek Wilderness right now?
4 active incidents within 50 miles as of 2026-11-01, the nearest Miners Peak Rx at 9 miles. Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge.
Source: Fire nearby
Which national parks are near Deep Creek Wilderness?
Zion National Park (6 mi) and Cedar Breaks National Monument (16 mi). Park Atlas has fees, hours and alerts for each.
Source: Nearby on the other atlases
Are there historic places near Deep Creek Wilderness?
The National Register has 30 listings within 15 miles, including Gateway to the Narrows Trail and East Rim Trail.
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.