SKULL CREEK WILDERNESS STUDY AREA

Values

The Skull Creek WSA lies in the center of Skull Creek Basin. A slickrock formation area, this area contains scenic, colorful ridges, deep gullies, rock outcrops, and sandstone canyons eroded by rain and snowmelt. Rugged Box Canyon runs through the entire western portion of the WSA and with its intermittent creek is especially scenic. There are numerous archaeological sites dating back some 10,000 years within the area. Vegetation consists mainly of pinyon-juniper, sagebrush, native grasses, and saltbush/greasewood. Fauna includes deer, elk, golden eagles and numerous other birds, mammals, and reptiles. The WSA is also home to some of the oldest known pinyon pine trees. Activities include hiking, backpacking, camping, horseback riding, hunting, and photography.

Visitation Information

The Skull Creek WSA is located in Moffat County, approximately 10 miles east of Dinosaur, CO.

Visitor Advisory

Total Area: 13,977 acres

Elevation Range: ~5,800 to ~7,200 feet

BLM Field Office: White River

Designated: 1980 (Wilderness Study Area)