About Black Canyon (I) Wilderness Study Area
In Idaho, BLM manages over 10,000 acres of public lands in the Black Canyon I Wilderness Study Area. Located at the southern toe of the Lemhi Mountain Range, this landscape is characterized by rocky canyons massive cliffs and faults. The lower slopes and canyon bottoms contain sagebrush forbs and grasses typical of this low moisture high desert environment. Patches of juniper trees are found throughout the area and small stands of Douglas-fir grow at the higher elevations. Primitive recreation opportunities for hiking, camping and nature study can be found here. Other recreation opportunities can be found at the nearby Gooding City of Rocks WSA.
Things to do
When to go
Weather data & source
Each figure averages the highlighted months. 2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data
Plan your visit
Black Canyon (I) Wilderness Study Area is managed by Bureau of Land Management. Check current conditions, permits, and reservations before you go.
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