The Jedediah Smith Wilderness was designated because of the unique karst limestone features, including numerous caves and outstanding scenery. The United States Congress designated the Jedediah Smith Wilderness  in 1984 and it now has a total of 123,451 acres. This wilderness is located on both sides of the Idaho / Wyoming state lines and is managed by the Forest Service.

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Wilderness Areas are federally-managed, protected lands that have a lot in common with other public lands, but there are important distinctions.

Wilderness areas can be parts of national parks, wildlife refuges, national forests, or the public domain, but are managed differently.

Wilderness areas were established in response to heightened concern about pollution in the 1950s and 1960s. The Wilderness Act was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964.

Wilderness Areas J – L

J

  • J.N. “Ding” Darling Wilderness

  • Jacumba Wilderness

  • James Peak Wilderness

  • James River Face Wilderness

  • Jarbidge Wilderness

  • Jedediah Smith Wilderness

  • Jennie Lakes Wilderness

  • Jim McClure-Jerry Peak Wilderness

  • Jimbilnan Wilderness

  • John Krebs Wilderness

  • John Muir Wilderness

  • Joseph Battell Wilderness

  • Joshua Tree Wilderness

  • Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness

  • Jumbo Springs Wilderness

  • Juniper Dunes Wilderness

  • Juniper Mesa Wilderness

  • Juniper Prairie Wilderness

K

  • Kachina Peaks Wilderness

  • Kaiser Wilderness

  • Kalmiopsis Wilderness

  • Kanab Creek Wilderness

  • Karta River Wilderness

  • Katmai Wilderness

  • Kelso Dunes Wilderness

  • Kenai Wilderness

  • Kendrick Mountain Wilderness

  • Kiavah Wilderness

  • Kimberling Creek Wilderness

  • King Range Wilderness

  • Kingston Range Wilderness

  • Kisatchie Hills Wilderness

  • Kobuk Valley Wilderness

  • Kofa Wilderness

  • Kootznoowoo Wilderness

  • Koyukuk Wilderness

  • Kuiu Wilderness

L

  • La Garita Wilderness

  • La Madre Mountain Wilderness

  • Lacassine Wilderness

  • Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness

  • Lake Clark Wilderness

  • Lake Woodruff Wilderness

  • Lassen Volcanic Wilderness

  • Latir Peak Wilderness

  • Laurel Fork North Wilderness

  • Laurel Fork South Wilderness

  • Lava Beds Wilderness

  • LaVerkin Creek Wilderness

  • Leaf Wilderness

  • Leatherwood Wilderness

  • Lee Metcalf Wilderness

  • Lewis Fork Wilderness

  • Lime Canyon Wilderness

  • Linville Gorge Wilderness

  • Little Chuckwalla Mountains Wilderness

  • Little Dry Run Wilderness

  • Little Frog Mountain Wilderness

  • Little High Rock Canyon Wilderness

  • Little Jacks Creek Wilderness

  • Little Lake Creek Wilderness

  • Little Lake George Wilderness

  • Little Picacho Wilderness

  • Little Wambaw Swamp Wilderness

  • Little Wilson Creek Wilderness

  • Lizard Head Wilderness

  • Lone Peak Wilderness

  • Lost Creek Wilderness

  • Lostwood Wilderness

  • Lower White River Wilderness

  • Lusk Creek Wilderness

  • Lye Brook Wilderness

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Jedediah Smith Wilderness

The Jedediah Smith Wilderness was designated because of the unique karst limestone features, including numerous caves and outstanding scenery. The United States Congress designated the Jedediah Smith Wilderness  in 1984 and it now has a total of 123,451 acres. This wilderness is located on both sides of the Idaho / Wyoming state lines and is managed by the Forest Service.