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China Cup Butte ISA Wilderness Study Area

Atomic City, Idaho · Blaine County

In Idaho, BLM manages nearly 36,000 acres of public lands in the China Cup Butte Wilderness Study Area. This geologically important area features an almost perfectly circular cone 1,260 feet in diameter with a 100-foot deep crater located about nine miles southwest of Big Southern Butte in the south-central Snake River…

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About China Cup Butte ISA Wilderness Study Area

In Idaho, BLM manages nearly 36,000 acres of public lands in the China Cup Butte Wilderness Study Area. This geologically important area features an almost perfectly circular cone 1,260 feet in diameter with a 100-foot deep crater located about nine miles southwest of Big Southern Butte in the south-central Snake River Plain.

How to Get There

China Cup Butte is small volcanic cone that is about nine miles southwest of Big Southern Butte in the south-central Snake River Plain.

Driving directions (Google Maps) →

Plan Your Visit to China Cup Butte ISA Wilderness Study Area

Heading to China Cup Butte ISA Wilderness Study 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 China Cup Butte ISA Wilderness Study Area?

No central reservation system listed for China Cup Butte ISA Wilderness Study Area. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/recarea/14939) for the latest entry policy and availability.

How do I get to China Cup Butte ISA Wilderness Study Area?

China Cup Butte is small volcanic cone that is about nine miles southwest of Big Southern Butte in the south-central Snake River Plain.

How do I contact China Cup Butte ISA Wilderness Study Area?

You can reach the park at phone: 208-524-7500 or email: BLM_ID_UpperSnakeOffice@blm.gov .