Pole Creek Wilderness, Remote wilderness area in Owyhee County, Idaho.
Pole Creek Wilderness extends across 12,533 acres of high desert plateaus, featuring deep canyons carved through rhyolite and basalt formations.
The Bureau of Land Management received management authority over this protected area through the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of March 2009.
The landscape attracts outdoor enthusiasts seeking solitude among deep canyons, while white water rapids provide opportunities for river navigation experiences.
Visitors need to bring sufficient water, food, and navigation tools, as no services exist within a 50-mile radius of the wilderness boundary.
The territory contains the highest concentration of sheer-walled volcanic canyons in the western United States, with depths exceeding 800 feet.
Location: Idaho
Inception: 2009
GPS coordinates: 42.52750,-116.50500
Latest update: March 10, 2025 15:26
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