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Introduction

The United States Congress designated the Little Jacks Creek Wilderness (map) in 2009 and it now has a total of 51,491 acres. All of this wilderness is located in Idaho and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The Little Jacks Creek Wilderness is bordered by the Big Jacks Creek Wilderness to the southeast.

Description

The Little Jacks Creek Wilderness includes a basalt dome covered by sagebrush and grass. Magnificent 1,000-foot canyons tower over meandering creeks that provide outstanding high-desert scenery, solitude and many recreational opportunities best enjoyed from September through mid-November. The perennial streams and dense riparian vegetation attracts mule deer, sage grouse and mountain quail.

Map: Little Jacks Creek Wilderness

Planning to Visit the Little Jacks Creek Wilderness?

• Print a fact sheet
• General things to consider when visiting any wilderness
• Regulations
• Contact the Bureau of Land Management
  • Bruneau Field Office

Leave No Trace

How to follow the seven standard Leave No Trace principles differs in different parts of the country (desert vs. Rocky Mountains). Click on any of the principles listed below to learn more about how they apply in the Little Jacks Creek Wilderness.

1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
3. Dispose of Waste Properly
4. Leave What You Find
5. Minimize Campfire Impacts
6. Respect Wildlife
7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors

For more information on Leave No Trace, Visit the Leave No Trace, Inc. website.