Goldburg Wilderness Study Area

About Goldburg Wilderness Study Area

In Idaho, BLM manages over 3,000 acres of public lands in the Goldburg Wilderness Study Area. This WSA consists of westward sloping alluvial foothills ranging from 6100 feet of elevation on the west side to 8800 feet on the eastern side. The dominant vegetation is sagebrush-grass with patches of Douglas-fir. The nearby area has outstanding opportunities for hiking, camping, backpacking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hunting, photography, bird watching and sightseeing.

How to Get There

Located in Custer County, 29 miles southeast of Challis, Idaho.

Plan Your Visit to Goldburg Wilderness Study Area

Heading to Goldburg Wilderness Study Area? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)