FISH SPRINGS WILDERNESS STUDY AREA

Values

Vegetation in this WSA is predominantly shrubs and grasses at lower elevations and scattered pinyon pine and juniper at higher elevations. Some white fir grow in isolated, higher locations. The WSA includes most of the Fish Springs Range, a north-south trending ridge that rises abruptly from approximately 5,000 feet at the base to 8,500 feet at the crest. The range is at the southern margin of the Great Salt Lake Desert. Bald eagles, peregrine falcons, and golden eagles inhabit the WSA. Sensitive species that may occur in the WSA include the ferruginous hawk, long-billed curlew, and kit fox.

Visitation Information

Located in Northwestern Juab County, about 60 miles northwest of Delta, UT. The WSA is bounded by improved and unimproved roads and the Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge to the northeast.

Visitor Advisory

Visitors should come prepared for backcountry conditions and adequately prepare for their trip. Knowledge of weather, terrain, and physical conditions can help ensure safety.