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Deep Creek Wilderness

Where: Zion National Park, UT (Washington County)
Indoors or outdoors: Outdoors
Good for: outdoor lovers

Good to know

Deep Creek Wilderness is a smaller protected area that, together with Deep Creek North Wilderness, safeguards a significant portion of the Deep Creek drainage. It's a good choice for visitors wanting to explore a tributary system in the Zion area.

Updated October 22, 2026

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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.

About Deep Creek Wilderness

Deep Creek Wilderness is a nature area or viewpoint in Zion National Park (Washington County), Utah. It's an outdoor activity. 176 other nature areas and viewpoints are within 30 miles; the closest is North Fork Virgin River Wilderness Study Area, about 2.9 miles away. It's a good fit for outdoor lovers.