Burning Hills

About Burning Hills

The Burning Hills portion of the WSA illustrates the geological changes over the ages that have resulted from naturally occurring coal fires. Approximately 13,000 acres of the Burning Hills are within the WSA.The Burning Hills portion of the WSA is also a scenic area. Red colorations in the landscape are a result of geological changes attributed to coal burning underground.Scenic values are also present in the lower Last Chance Creek Canyon area below the tip of Smoky Mountain. The escarpment at the tip of Smoky Mountain exhibits the same colorations as the Burning Hills.

How to Get There

Eastern Kane County, about 60 miles east of Kanab, Utah.

Plan Your Visit to Burning Hills

Heading to Burning Hills? 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

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)