Devil's Canyon Wilderness
There are relatively few canyons on the west side of the San Rafael Swell, where the land slopes more gently and does not form the dramatic reef that characterizes the eastern edge. Devil’s Canyon is...
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net), where the full text continues.
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | Bureau of Land Management |
| State | Utah |
| Size | 8,675 acres (Wilderness Connect) |
| Designated | 2019, by Congress |
| Center point | 38.8229, -110.9659 |
| Night sky | Very dark ground, a faint glow at most (Black Marble reading 30) |
Boundary map
Boundary, simplified to about 0.005 degrees
The outline is the agency boundary simplified for display, so small parcels and inholdings may not show. The agency page has the authoritative map.
Where to camp
No federal campground is within ten miles of the boundary in the Campsite Atlas index. Camping inside a wilderness is usually allowed away from trails and water, with no facilities; the managing agency page has the permit and group-size rules.
Explore
Nearby on the other atlases
- 13.6 miEmery Lds Church ↗Emery, UT
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Devil's Canyon Wilderness?
8,675 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Devil's Canyon Wilderness?
The Bureau of Land Management.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Devil's Canyon Wilderness in?
Utah.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Devil's Canyon Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 2019.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Can I camp at Devil's Canyon Wilderness?
No federal campground is within ten miles of the boundary in the Campsite Atlas index. Camping inside a wilderness is usually allowed away from roads, with no facilities; the managing agency page has the permit rules.
Source: Wilderness Connect
How do I get to Devil's Canyon Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 38.823, -110.966. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
How dark is the night sky at Devil's Canyon Wilderness?
NASA’s Black Marble night-lights image reads 30 on a 0 to 255 scale at the center point, very dark ground, a faint glow at most.
Source: NASA Black Marble
Are there historic places near Devil's Canyon Wilderness?
1 National Register listing within 15 miles, including Emery Lds Church.
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.
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