Tooele, Utah · Tooele County
The North Oquirrh Management Area is the closest block of public land to the Salt Lake City and associated metropolitan area. The area is important winter habitat for mule deer and elk as well as watershed for the Tooele valley. Things to do include wildlife watching, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, backcountry camp…
The North Oquirrh Management Area is the closest block of public land to the Salt Lake City and associated metropolitan area. The area is important winter habitat for mule deer and elk as well as watershed for the Tooele valley. Things to do include wildlife watching, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, backcountry camping, mountain biking, photography, OHV riding and cross-country skiing.
Interstate 80, Exit 99 Tooele, drive south on SR 36 to Bates Canyon Road, turn east for 3 miles.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Heading to North Oquirrh Management Area (NOMA)? A few things to know before you go:
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