Sand Butte Wilderness Study Area · ID · Trailwind

Sand Butte Wilderness Study Area is a designated wilderness area in Idaho, managed by the Bureau of Land Management.About Sand Butte Wilderness Study AreaIn Idaho, BLM manages nearly 21,000 acres of public lands in the Sand Butte Wilderness Study Area. Sand Butte WSA is composed of an older lava flow covered by wind-deposited soils. The crater was formed by a violent explosion caused by the rapid generation of steam when erupting magma contacted ground water. Elevations range from 4250 feet, along the WSAs southern boundary, to 4974 feet at the summit of Sand Butte. Vegetation generally consists of sagebrush interspersed with grasses and forbs.Things to do at Sand Butte Wilderness Study Area

Camping

Hiking

Horseback riding

Hunting

Wildlife viewing

Photography

Quick facts

Managed by: Bureau of Land Management

Designation: designated wilderness area

State: Idaho

6 recorded activities

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