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Wasatch Mtns, North

Last Updated: Aug 25, 2021
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Quick Tips

  • ATVs recommended
  • Four-wheel drive recommended
  • Arrive early for better camping locations
  • Expect to camp near other hunters

On The Ground

Located in the northern part of the state and being a large unit with good public access, good numbers of elk and mountainous terrain this unit gives hunters an enjoyable hunt for bull elk.

Good numbers can be found here but competition can be high due to the smaller hunting area. Hunters will need to work hard here.

Terrain

On top of the mountain range, there are large meadows and flats. Off of the mountain, there are steep creek drainages leading down to the valley floor. Just up from the valley floor are rolling foothills. With all the ridges, foothills and drainages there are a lot of areas for game to hide where they may not get pressured.

  • Roughly 283 square miles

  • 50% public land

  • Elevations range from 5,000 to 11,300 feet

The low elevations in this unit have dry, desert rolling hills and flats. Some grass, prickly-pear cactus and sagebrush with scattered pinyon pines and juniper trees. Middle elevations are covered in ponderosa pines and oak brush while sagebrush continues throughout this elevation as well. The higher elevations have scattered aspen groves with the steep slopes covered in conifer forests.

Much of the unit is part of one of three national forests, giving great public access. There is road access on all sides of the unit with well-maintained dirt roads leading to less-maintained four-wheel-drive roads or ATV trails. There are some large private pieces of property along with the Uinta and Ouray Indian Reservation that limits access. There are four wilderness areas, Mount Olympus, Twin Peaks, Lone Peak and Mount Timpanogos and they only allow foot or horse traffic.

Most hunters camp along roads, there are several locations that have good, flat camping locations for travel trailers or tents. There are also a couple of designated campgrounds open to the public. There are a few towns and cities spread throughout the unit that offer lodging depending on what part of the unit you hunt.

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