Juniper Dunes Wilderness, Protected wilderness area in Franklin County, Washington.
The 7,140-acre expanse contains sand dunes reaching 130 feet in height and stretching 1,200 feet across the desert landscape of eastern Washington.
The United States Congress established this protected area in 1984, preserving the northernmost natural growth of western juniper trees in North America.
Native plants such as rubber rabbitbrush, Indian ricegrass, and desert parsley Indian-potato reflect the natural heritage of this Franklin County region.
Visitors need to bring sufficient water supplies and obtain permits from the Bureau of Land Management office for overnight stays in this waterless terrain.
The wilderness supports diverse wildlife including mule deer, bobcats, and porcupines at elevations ranging from 750 to 1,130 feet above sea level.
Location: Washington
Inception: 1984
GPS coordinates: 46.39170,-118.85600
Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:02
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