ANT HILLS WILDERNESS STUDY AREA

Values

The Ant Hills WSA consists of hills and valleys on the slopes of Douglas Mountain trending southward to the Yampa River in the adjacent Dinosaur National Monument. Vegetation consists mainly of ponderosa pine, pinyon-juniper woodlands, sagebrush, and native grass communities. Fauna includes mule deer, elk, and various birds, small mammals and reptiles. The area offers opportunities for deer and elk hunting, camping, sightseeing, hiking, backpacking and horseback riding, all off trail.

Visitation Information

The Ant Hills WSA is located in Moffat County, approximately 50 miles west of Maybell and 80 miles west of Craig.

Visitor Advisory

Total Area: 4,236 acres

Elevation Range: ~6,800 to ~7,900 feet

BLM Field Office: Little Snake

Designated: 1980 (Wilderness Study Area)