Wilderness Areas within Ashley National Forest include the High Uintas Wilderness. Ashley National Forest is located in the northeastern portion of Utah and southwestern portion of Wyoming. The Ashley National Forest comprises 1.3 million acres, in 3 major areas: the northern and southern slopes of the Uinta Mountains, the Wyoming Basin, and the Tavaputs Plateau. The High Uintas Wilderness encompasses 460,000 acres and is the largest wilderness in Utah.

Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, part of the Ashley National Forest, stretches from Wyoming high deserts, where herds of antelope play along the lake shore, to the forested slopes of Utah's Unita Mountains; a diverse land of scenic beauty. The heart of the National Recreation Area is a 91-mile long reservoir, created by the Flaming Gorge Dam. White water rapids and gorgeous canyon scenery also lend to the popularity of river rafting below the dam and hiking Little Hope National Recreation trail. The highly acclaimed Sheep Creek Geological Area is located adjacent to the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. The Geological Area includes the Unita Crest Fault, which represents millions of years of earth history.

• Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area -
• Sheep Creek Geological Area -

• Drive the scenic Carter Military Road. The Ashley National Forest has two Scenic Byways and two Scenic Backways offering spectacular views and experiences off the Interstate Highway system.
• Hike through the Flaming Gorge.
• For an educational walk take the 1/2 mile Dry Fork Canyon Nature Trail.