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Red Creek Badlands WSA

Dutch John, Utah · Sweetwater County · Facility

The Red Creek Badlands WSA encompasses 8,020 acres of BLM-administered land and 640 acres of state land. The study area is a fragile watershed and contains highly erodible red shales and sandstones. Vegetation consists primarily of greasewood in the draws, sagebrush on the beach areas, and juniper on the upper slopes. …

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About Red Creek Badlands WSA

The Red Creek Badlands WSA encompasses 8,020 acres of BLM-administered land and 640 acres of state land. The study area is a fragile watershed and contains highly erodible red shales and sandstones. Vegetation consists primarily of greasewood in the draws, sagebrush on the beach areas, and juniper on the upper slopes. The WSA offers a variety of opportunities for primitive and unconfined recreation. Activities including wildlife observation, hiking, horseback riding and rock hounding occur on a limited basis, however. The primary recreation use in the area is hunting. Off-road vehicle use is mainly restricted to hunting activities. This is a fee-free site. Sections of the boundary are ADA accessible.

How to Get There

Take US 191 south from Rock Springs 31 miles to county road 4-34. Turn east onto 4-34 for 6 miles to the intersection with county road 4-27. In two miles county 4-27 will become the east boundary road for Red Creek WSA.

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Plan Your Visit to Red Creek Badlands WSA

Heading to Red Creek Badlands WSA? 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 Red Creek Badlands WSA?

Yes — reservations can be made on Recreation.gov. Popular sites fill quickly, especially weekends and holidays. Book up to 6 months in advance.

How do I get to Red Creek Badlands WSA?

Take US 191 south from Rock Springs 31 miles to county road 4-34. Turn east onto 4-34 for 6 miles to the intersection with county road 4-27. In two miles county 4-27 will become the east boundary road for Red Creek WSA.

How do I contact Red Creek Badlands WSA?

You can reach the park at phone: 307-352-0256 or email: rock_springs_wymail@blm.gov.