The Cottonwood Canyon Wilderness now contains a total of 11,712 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Utah. In 2009 the Cottonwood Canyon Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjo
Maybe — confirm before you go.
This Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
- Fee type Fee unknown — The fee structure here is unconfirmed.
- Source Official / Recreation.gov ↗
- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Check
- Official pagewww.wilderness.net ↗
- Contact (435) 688-3200 · utsgmail@blm.gov
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Cottonwood Canyon Wilderness — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
Depends Does the America the Beautiful pass work here?
Maybe — This Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go. Check with the managing agency before you go.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — trails here include Mill Creek, Grapevine, Bracken's Loop Trail, and more. Check length and difficulty before you go.
Yes Can you bring a dog?
Generally yes — dogs are welcome when kept under control (usually leashed). Confirm any local rules.
Depends Are drones allowed?
Sometimes — often allowed away from wilderness and developed or crowded areas, with rules. Check locally before you fly.
Depends Do you need a reservation?
A timed-entry or reservation system may apply at Cottonwood Canyon Wilderness. Check the official site before you arrive.
Nearby sites
Fredlyfish4 / CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Land Management Cottonwood Canyon Wilderness
CheckThis Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
Red Cliffs Recreation Area
ConfirmedThe official site information states the federal recreation (America the Beautiful) pass is accepted here.