Juniper Dunes Wilderness, Protected wilderness area in Franklin County, Washington.

Juniper Dunes Wilderness is a 7,140-acre protected wilderness in Franklin County, Washington, near Pasco, where western juniper trees grow among large sand dunes at the northernmost limit of the species' range. Apart from these junipers, no trees grow here in significant numbers; the rest is open sand and low desert vegetation.

The Juniper Dunes Wilderness was designated by Congress in 1984, setting aside 7,140 acres in Franklin County, Washington. The protection covers the northernmost natural stand of western juniper trees, which grow among large sand dunes. The nearest town is Pasco.

The name comes from the western juniper, the only tree found here in notable numbers, growing at its northernmost natural limit. Among the dunes also grow rubber rabbitbrush, Indian ricegrass, prickly pear cactus and wild flax, plants a visitor can identify along the open sand.

Bring plenty of water as this area has no natural water sources and conditions are extremely dry. Anyone planning to camp overnight needs to obtain a permit from the land management office beforehand.

The wilderness takes its name from western juniper trees, which reach their northernmost natural growth here among the dunes. No other tree grows in significant numbers; the rest of the cover is rabbitbrush, wheatgrass, ricegrass and prickly pear cactus.