The Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness now contains a total of 109,400 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. Arizona contains approximately 89,400 acres. Utah contains approximately 20,000 acres.

Public land becomes wilderness through legislation passed by the United States Congress in the form of public laws. For the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness, this process began in 1984 when 110,000 acres were designated by Public Law 98-406.

The Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness is part of the 106 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. This System of wild lands contributes significantly to the ecological, economic, and social health of our country. Wilderness provides clean air and water, a shelter for endangered species, sacred places for indigenous peoples, a living laboratory for research, and a classroom for exploring personal values while experiencing risk, reward, and self-reliance. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities like hiking, backpacking, climbing, kayaking, canoeing, rafting, horse packing, bird watching, stargazing, and extraordinary opportunities for solitude.

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