Deep Creek Wilderness

Deep Creek Wilderness is a 3,284-acre (13.3 km²) wilderness area in the US state of Utah. Together with the Deep Creek North Wilderness it protects 7,546-acre (30.5 km²). It was designated March 30, 2009, as part of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009. Located adjacent to northeastern corner of Zion National Park, it encompasses and protects much of Deep Creek, a tributary of the Wild & Scenic Virgin River.^[4] Deep Creek Wilderness is bordered by the Zion Wilderness to the south.

Deep Creek Wilderness
IUCN category Ib (wilderness area)[1]
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Location	Washington County, Utah, USA
Nearest city	Cedar City, UT
Coordinates	37.3887°N 112.9357°W / 37.3887; -112.9357[2]
Area	3,284 acres (13.3 km2)
Established	March 30, 2009
Governing body	Bureau of Land Management

See also

• List of U.S. Wilderness Areas
• Wilderness Act