Red Mountain Wilderness, Protected wilderness area in Washington County, Utah.
The Red Mountain Wilderness encompasses 18,729 acres of land featuring red sandstone formations, deep canyons, and diverse desert vegetation at elevations between 3,300 and 5,400 feet.
Seven archaeological sites within the wilderness boundaries provide evidence of Southern Paiute Indian settlements, with artifact concentrations ranging from 4 to 40 per square mile.
The Bureau of Land Management oversees this protected area, which combines elements of the Mojave and Great Basin desert ecosystems, including pinyon pine and juniper woodlands.
Visitors can access the wilderness area through the Leeds exit off Interstate 15, located 14 miles northeast of St George, with maintained trails covering 10 miles.
The Santa Clara River forms the western boundary while Snow Canyon State Park borders the east, creating a landscape where black basalt flows meet red and white sandstone.
Location: Utah
GPS coordinates: 37.24270,-113.70200
Latest update: March 10, 2025 19:02
St. George Utah Temple
19.3 km
Snow Canyon State Park
7 km
Tuacahn
7 km
Gunlock State Park
6.1 km
Santa Clara Volcano
6.9 km
Red Cliffs National Conservation Area
16.3 km
Brigham Young Winter Home and Office
17.9 km
Signal Peak
20.5 km
Jacob Hamblin House
12.7 km
Cottonwood Canyon Wilderness
20.4 km
Elephant Arch
19.8 km
Padre Canyon
7.7 km
St. George Children's Museum
18.4 km
St. George Opera House
18 km
Brigham and Amelia Young Home
17.9 km
Old Washington County Courthouse
18.2 km
Thomas Judd House
18.2 km
George and Bertha Graff House
13.1 km
Orson Pratt House
18.3 km
Hans George Hafen House
13 km
Washington Relief Society Hall
20.7 km
William F. Butler House
18.3 km
Frederick, Jr., and Mary F. Reber House
12.7 km
Frederick and Anna Maria Reber House
13 km
Cottontown Village
20.7 km
Gunlock Reservoir
6.7 km
Main Building of Dixie College
18.4 km
Pioneer Courthouse
18.2 kmReviews
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