Taylor Creek Wilderness
Taylor Creek Wilderness is a logical extension of Zion National Park along with Red Butte, LaVerkin Creek, Beartrap Canyon, and Blackridge Wildernesses. It is a part of the integrated watershed, wildlife habitat, and scenic terrain of the park, and is among the most pristine, spectacular, and ecologically significant BLM-administered wild land in Utah. The Middle Fork of Taylor Creek Canyon lies immediately east of the Taylor Creek Road and the park's west entrance and is a headwaters for the park. Its sheer-walled canyons are natural extensions of the park. The area is composed of rugged sedimentary cliffs formed among the Grand Staircase plateaus.
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net).
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | Bureau of Land Management |
| State | Utah |
| Size | 35 acres |
| Designated | 2009, by Congress |
| Center point | 37.45° N, 113.14° W |
| Night sky | Very dark ground, a faint glow at most (Black Marble reading 20) |
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
- PrescribedBumblebee South Rx
5 mi from the center point
- PrescribedHarmony Ranch Community Rx
9 mi from the center point
- PrescribedHarmony Mountain Rx
9 mi from the center point
- PrescribedMiners Peak Rx
11 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
- 5.2 miFort Harmony Site ↗New Harmony, UT
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
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Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Taylor Creek Wilderness?
35 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Taylor Creek Wilderness?
The Bureau of Land Management.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Taylor Creek Wilderness in?
Utah.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Taylor Creek Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 2009.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Can I camp at Taylor 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 Taylor Creek Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 37.454° N, 113.143° W. Zion National Park is 12 miles away. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Is there a fire near Taylor Creek Wilderness right now?
4 active incidents within 50 miles as of 2026-11-01, the nearest Bumblebee South Rx at 5 miles. Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge.
Source: Fire nearby
Which national parks are near Taylor Creek Wilderness?
Zion National Park (12 mi) and Cedar Breaks National Monument (20 mi). Park Atlas has fees, hours and alerts for each.
Source: Nearby on the other atlases
Are there historic places near Taylor Creek Wilderness?
The National Register has 1 listing within 15 miles, including Fort Harmony Site.
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.