Red Butte Wilderness, Protected wilderness area in southern Utah, United States
Red Butte Wilderness spans 1,537 acres of varied terrain, featuring a prominent 1,800-foot elevation rise and diverse desert plant communities.
The area received federal protection in 2009 through the Omnibus Public Land Management Act, joining the National Wilderness Preservation System.
The Bureau of Land Management maintains this wilderness space as part of a broader initiative to preserve natural landscapes in Washington County.
Visitors need to obtain specific permits, carry sufficient water supplies, and follow Leave No Trace principles while exploring the wilderness.
The wilderness borders the Kolob Canyons section of Zion National Park, creating an extended corridor of protected natural environments.
Location: Utah
GPS coordinates: 37.35860,-113.15000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:12
The Narrows
18.8 km
Kolob Arch
7.2 km
The Subway
10.3 km
Kolob Reservoir
12.2 km
Horse Ranch Mountain
13.3 km
Hurricane Mesa
14.2 km
Zion Wilderness
9.3 km
Blackridge Wilderness
7 km
Towers of the Virgin
18.2 km
Zion Lodge–Birch Creek Historic District
21 km
Fort Harmony
15.4 km
John Steele House
16.6 km
Naegle Winery
17.9 km
Thomas Forsyth House
16.8 km
Angels Landing Trail
20.3 km
James Jepson Jr. House
18 km
West Rim Trail
15.9 km
Riverside Walk
19.5 km
Emerald Pools Trail
20.1 km
Grotto Residence
20.8 km
Kanarra Creek Canyon
19.9 km
Timber Creek Overlook Trail
9.7 km
Lava Point Campground
10.7 km
Kolob Canyons Visitor Center
12.5 km
Walter's Wiggles
19.8 km
Temple of Sinawava
19.7 km
Toquerville Hall
16.6 km
Great West Canyon
10.8 kmReviews
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