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Little Jacks Creek Wilderness Area

Grand View, Idaho · Owyhee County

BLM manages more than 51,000 acres of public land in the Little Jacks Creek Wilderness. The Owyhee Canyonlands is a huge and remote area of eastern Oregon, southwestern Idaho and northern Nevada. Hidden within this vast high desert plateau are deep canyons carved by the Owyhee, Bruneau and Jarbidge Rivers. The rivers o…

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About Little Jacks Creek Wilderness Area

BLM manages more than 51,000 acres of public land in the Little Jacks Creek Wilderness. The Owyhee Canyonlands is a huge and remote area of eastern Oregon, southwestern Idaho and northern Nevada. Hidden within this vast high desert plateau are deep canyons carved by the Owyhee, Bruneau and Jarbidge Rivers. The rivers of the Owyhee and Bruneau-Jarbidge systems offer something for nearly every level of boating experience. The Owyhee and Bruneau-Jarbidge river systems provide visitors with unsurpassed solitude in canyons of unique beauty and form. From placid pools to turbulent whitewater; from vertical cliffs to steep grassy slopes; and from wildlife, such as California bighorn sheep to wildflowers, including the Bruneau River flox, these rivers and their canyons present visitors with challenging and extraordinary experiences.

How to Get There

From Grand View, Idaho head east two miles to Mud Flat Road also know as the Owyhee Uplands Backcountry Byway. Travel twenty miles on Mud Flat Road to Little Jacks Creek Wilderness and Perjue Canyon hiking trail head on your left. At mile 18 see wilderness kiosk near the vault toilet at Poison Creek Recreation site.

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Plan Your Visit to Little Jacks Creek Wilderness Area

Heading to Little Jacks Creek Wilderness Area? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Little Jacks Creek Wilderness Area?

No central reservation system listed for Little Jacks Creek Wilderness Area. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/recarea/14926) for the latest entry policy and availability.

How do I get to Little Jacks Creek Wilderness Area?

From Grand View, Idaho head east two miles to Mud Flat Road also know as the Owyhee Uplands Backcountry Byway. Travel twenty miles on Mud Flat Road to Little Jacks Creek Wilderness and Perjue Canyon hiking trail head on your left. At mile 18 see wilderness kiosk near the vault toilet at Poison Creek Recreation site.

How do I contact Little Jacks Creek Wilderness Area?

You can reach the park at phone: 208-384-3300 or email: BLM_ID_BruneauOffice@blm.gov.