Summary
Located in Sanpete County, the area encompasses over 6,000 acres of diverse terrain, including wetlands, grasslands, and woodlands.
There are several good reasons to visit Fountain Green State Wildlife Area, including the opportunity to observe a variety of wildlife species in their natural habitats. Visitors can spot birds such as bald eagles, sandhill cranes, and great blue herons, as well as mammals like mule deer, elk, and coyotes.
Some specific points of interest to see in the area include the wetland habitats surrounding the natural springs that flow into Warm Creek and the scenic views from the top of the mountain ridge along the eastern boundary of the wildlife area.
Interesting facts about the area include that it is home to one of the largest populations of greater sage-grouse in Utah, a federally threatened species. Additionally, the wildlife area serves as a migration stopover for thousands of birds traveling along the Pacific Flyway.
The best time of year to visit Fountain Green State Wildlife Area is during the spring and fall, when temperatures are mild and wildlife activity is at its peak. However, visitors can enjoy activities such as hiking, fishing, and hunting year-round.
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Park & Land Designation Reference
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
Related References
Area Campgrounds
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Maple Canyon Campground
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Maple Canyon
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Spring City
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