| River | County | Reach | Length (miles) | Description | Potential Classification | ORVs | Watershed (HUC Code 8) | Year Listed/ Updated | Other State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Fork Creek | Utah | Timpanogos Cave National Monument boundary to mouth of the American Fork Canyon | 2 | Flows between and drains two established Wilderness Areas. Canyon is one of the most heavily used recreation areas along the Wasatch Front. | Recreational | Recreational, Scenic | Utah Lake | 1993 | |
| Argyle Creek | Dushesne | Headwaters to Carbon County line (Resource Area Boundary) | 27 | Highly diverse visual attractions. | Recreational | Scenic | Lower Green-Desolation Canyon | 1993 | |
| Birch Creek | Juab | Headwaters to confluence with Trout Creek | 6 | Located in the Great Basin Mountain Range; provides excellent primitive recreation; deep vertical granite canyon is geologically unique in this area; habitat for Snake Valley Cutthroat trout. | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic | Southern Great Salt Lake Desert | 1982 | ||
| Bowns Canyon Creek | Kane | Entire segment within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T39S, R9E | 6 | Bechan Cave, located along this drainage, contains alluvial deposits which hold remains of pleistocene megafuna and flora. | Scenic | Cultural, Geologic, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Upper Lake Powell | 1993 | |
| Camp Creek | Entire segment within Zion National Park | 5 | A streambed hike of moderate difficulty, that provides overnight camping opportunities in remote canyon. | Rec/Wild/Scenic | Recreational | Upper Virgin | 1993 | ||
| Castle Creek | San Juan | Entire segment within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T38S, R14E | 4 | Known habitat for Astragalus preusii var. cutleri, a federally classified category II species. | Scenic | Cultural, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Lower San Juan | 1993 | |
| Clearwater Canyon Creek | Garfield | Entire segment within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T31S, R16E | 9 | Scenic, recreational, geological, cultural, and wildlife values. | Scenic | Cultural, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Upper Lake Powell | 1993 | |
| Coalpits Wash | Washington | Entire segment within Zion National Park | 10 | Provides excellent winter hiking and camping opportunities. Has petrified forest. | Scenic/Wild | Recreational, Other | Upper Virgin | 1993 | |
| Colorado River | San Juan | Entire segment within Canyonlands National Park | 45 | Outstanding riparian area and archaeological resources. Habitat for threatened and endangered peregrine falcon and other wildlife. | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Scenic, Wildlife | Upper Colorado-Kane Springs | 1982/ 1993 | ||
| Colorado River | San Juan | Boundary of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area downstream to Lake Powell | 31 | Known habitat for humpback chub, boneytail chub, Colorado squawfish, and razorback sucker, all federally listed endangered species. | Wild | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Upper Colorado-Kane Springs | 1993 | |
| Colorado River | San Juan, Wayne, Garfield | San Juan/Grand County Line to Canyonlands National Park northern boundary | 17 | Large river flowing through deep red sandstone canyons; Cataract Canyon is highest quality whitewater boating area; cliffs provide high visibility to geologic processes; habitat for Colorado River sqawfish and humpback chub, peregrine falcon and bald eagles, all federally listed endangered species; within Canyonlands National Park. | Wild | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Upper Colorado-Kane Springs | 1982 | |
| Courthouse Wash | Grand | Entire segment within Arches National Park | 12 | Provides riparian habitat for wildlife and fish in a semiarid environment. Courthouse Wash art panel (pictographs and petroglyphs) listed in National Register of Historic Places. | Wild | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Upper Colorado-Kane Springs | 1993 | |
| Cow Canyon Creek | Kane | Entire segment within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T38S, R9E | 9 | Potential habitat for spotted owl, listed as a threatened and endangered species. | Scenic | Cultural, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Escalante | 1993 | |
| Coyote Creek | Kane | Entire segment within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T38S, R5E | 15 | Free-flowing tributary of Escalante River. Probable habitat for spotted owl, a federally listed endangered species. | Scenic | Cultural, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Escalante | 1993 | |
| Dark Canyon Creek | San Juan | Entire segment within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T35S, R19E | 4 | Known habitat for peregrine falcon, a federally listed endangered species. | Wild | Cultural, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Upper Lake Powell | 1993 | |
| Davis Creek | Kane | Bement Arch to Lake Powell within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T41S, R9E | 9 | Scenic, recreational, geological, cultural, and wildlife values. | Scenic | Cultural, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Escalante | 1993 | |
| Deep Creek | Washington | Headwaters to designated Wildlife, Scenic & Recreational | 13 | Scenic and geologic features of Zion NP. Recreational hiking opportunities. Extremely narrow canyon with vertical walls; unique rock formations; Zion National Park; potential habitat for woundfin, a federally listed endangered species, Virgin River spinedance, Virgin River chub and the bald eagle, a federally listed endangered species. | Wild | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Upper Virgin | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Dirty Devil River | Garfield, Wayne | Northern border of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area to Highway 24 bridge north of Hanksville | 59 | Deeply cut, meandering river; canyons 300-900 ft. deep reveal geological features; bald eagles and peregrine falcons, federally listed endangered species, and golden eagles; some pictographs and petroglyphs; lower end in Glen Canyon National Recreational Area. | Cultural, Geologic, Scenic, Wildlife | Dirty Devil | 1982 | ||
| Dirty Devil River | Garfield | Entire segment within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area | 23 | Provides probable habitat for peregrine falcon and known habitat for razorback sucker, both federally listed endangered species. | Wild | Cultural, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Dirty Devil | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Dolores River | Grand | Gateway, Colorado to confluence with Fisher Creek. Then from Bridge Canyon to confluence with Colorado River | 26 | Scenic | Lower Dolores | 1993 | AZ | ||
| Dolores River | Grand | Fisher Creek to Bridge Canyon | 6 | Wild | Lower Dolores | 1993 | |||
| Escalante River | Kane, Garfield | Escalante to northern border of Glen National Recreation Area | 36 | Very narrow sandstone canyon; boating in spring and hiking later in year; habitat for deer, coyote, bobcat, cougar and bald eagle, the last two being federally listed endangered species. Potential habitat for Colorado River cutthroat trout, many ruins, petroglyphs and pictographs. | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Escalante | 1982 | ||
| Escalante River | Kane, Garfield | Entire segment within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area | 80 | Provides potential habitat for peregrine falcon and spotted owl, both federally listed endangered species. | Wild | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Escalante | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Explorer Canyon Creek | Kane | Entire segment within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T39S, R9E | 4 | Known habitat for peregrine falcon and potential habitat for spotted owl, both federally listed endangered species. | Scenic | Cultural, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Escalante | 1993 | |
| Fence Canyon Creek | Kane | Entire segment within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T39S, R9E | 6 | Habitat for peregrine falcon and potential habitat for spotted owl, both federally listed endangered species. | Scenic | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Escalante | 1993 | |
| Fiftymile Creek | Kane | Entire segment within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T41S, R8E | 12 | Probable habitat for peregrine falcon and spotted owl, both federally listed endangered species. | Scenic | Cultural, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Escalante | 1993 | |
| Fortymile Creek | Kane | Entire segment within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T40S, R7E | 6 | Potential territory for peregrine falcon, a federally listed endangered species. | Scenic | Cultural, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Escalante | 1993 | |
| Fremont River | Wayne | Entire segment within Capitol Reef National Park | 13 | Habitat for four species of endangered plants. | Recreational/Wild | Cultural, Geologic, Historic, Other, Recreational, Scenic | Fremont | 1993 | |
| French Creek | Kane | Entire segment within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (creek located north of Twenty-five Mile Creek) | 2 | Probable contiguous habitat for the spotted owl, a federally listed endangered species. | Scenic | Scenic, Recreational, Geologic, Wildlife, Cultural | Escalante | 1993 | |
| Green River | San Juan, Wayne, Grand, Emery | Entire segment within Canyonlands National Park | 47 | Historic farming/ranching riparian area. Habitat for threatened and endangered peregrine falcon, wintering bald eagle, and other wildlife. | Wild | Fish, Geologic, Scenic, Wildlife | Lower Green-Diamond | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Green River | Uintah, Carbon, Grand, Emery | Range Creek to northern Carbon County Line | 59 | Section 5(a) river from Yampa River to Dinosaur NM boundary (26 miles); Whirlpool and Split Mountain Canyons present sheer rock walls and eroded spires high on slopes; rafting, canoeing, fishing and hiking opportunities; endangered humpback chub and Colorado squawfish presumed present below Yampa River confluence; breached anticline in Split Mountain Canyon is textbook-quality geologic feature; rated highest-valued fishery resource by FWS; Desolation Canyon NHL. | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Lower Green-Diamond | 1982 | ||
| Green River | Emery, Grand | Range Creek to Green River State Park (river mile 120) | 31 | Deep red sandstone walls 500-1,000 ft. at lower end; cottonwoods, tamarisk and willows along river bottom; excellent boating on flat water below Green River; upper portion in Gray Canyon with high quality whitewater boating; traverses great variety of geologic formations; habitat for federally listed endangered Colorado squawfish, boneytail chub, bald eagles and pergrine falcons; also present are razorback suckers, the Colorado River cutthroat trout and golden eagles; pictographs and petroglyphs; lower end in Canyonlands National Park. | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Lower Green-Diamond | 1982 | ||
| Green River | Emery, Grand | River mile 96 to Hey Joe Canyon (river mile 76) | 21 | Cuts into sheer red Wingate Sandstone walls. Variety of rock strata. Tamarisk and willow predominate riverbanks. | Wild | Cultural, Geologic, Scenic, Other | Lower Green-Diamond | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Green River | Uintah, Carbon, Grand, Emery | (Middle) Dinosaur National Monument to Ouray _x000D_ | 60 | Humpback chub and squawfish. | Recreational | Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic | Lower Green-Diamond | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Green River | Uintah | Spillway boat ramp below Flaming Gorge Dam to the Bureau of Land Management boat ramp at Indian Crossing | 16 | Flows through Red Canyon- a deep, narrow canyon of dark red rock rising as much as 1800 feet from river to rim. Red Canyon has become a popular, heavily used river corridor for river floaters and fishermen. | Scenic | Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic | Lower Green-Diamond | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Green River | Emery, Grand | River mile 76 to Canyonlands NP | 30 | Cottonwood, tamarisk, and willow predominate riverbank. | Scenic | Geologic, Scenic, Other | Lower Green | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Green River | Uintah | (Lower) Ouray to Carbon County Line | 37 | Humpback chub and squawfish. | Scenic | Fish, Recreational | Lower Green | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Green River | Emery, Grand | Green River State Park (river mile 120) to Ruby Ranch area (river mile 96) | 23 | Runs through fairly open country, with low buttes dominating the landscape. Cottonwood, tamarisk, and willow dominate riparian areas. | Scenic | Geologic, Scenic, Other | Lower Green | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Halls Creek | Kane | Entire segment within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T33S, R8E | 9 | Scenic, recreational, geological, cultural, and wildlife values. | Scenic | Cultural, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Upper Lake Powell | 1993 | |
| Halls Creek | Garfield | Entire segment within Capitol Reef National Park | 41 | Scenic, geological, recreational, historic, and cultural values. | Wild | Cultural, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic | Upper Lake Powell | 1993 | |
| Harris Wash | Garfield | Entire segment within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T36S, R4E | 8 | Tributary of Escalante River. Potential habitat for spotted owl and known habitat for peregrine falcon, both federally listed endangered species. | Scenic | Cultural, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Escalante | 1993 | |
| Horseshoe Canyon | San Juan | Upper four miles within Canyonlands National Park | 4 | Example of an intermittent stream. Superb archeological resources in the canyon. Riparian, wildlife, and recreational values. | Wild | Recreational, Wildlife, Other | Lower Green | 1993 | |
| Horsethief Canyon Creek | Wayne | Entire segment within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T27S, R16E | 8 | Free-flowing tributary of Green River. Scenic, recreational, geological, and wildlife values. | Scenic | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Lower Green | 1993 | |
| Lake Fork River | Duchesne | Headwaters in High Uintas southerly to Wilderness boundary | 14 | Wild | Scenic, Other | Duchesne | 1993 | ||
| Llewellyn Creek | Kane | Entire segment within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T41S, R8E | 8 | Known habitat for peregrine falcon, a federally listed endangered species. | Scenic | Cultural, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Upper Lake Powell | 1993 | |
| Mikes Cayon Creek | San Juan | From Glen Canyon NRA boundary to confluence with San Juan River | 3 | Known habitat for Astragalus preusii var. cutleri, a federally classified category II species. | Scenic | Scenic, Recreational, Geologic, Wildlife, Other | Lower San Juan | 1993 | |
| Moqui Canyon Creek | San Juan | Entire segment within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T38S, R15E | 5 | Known habitat for peregrine falcon, a federally listed endangered species. | Wild | Cultural, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Upper Lake Powell | 1993 | |
| Muddy Creek | Emery | Highway I-70 (river mile 76.6) to gauging station above Lone Tree Crossing (river mile 65.6) | 12 | Meanders through canyon 100 to 300 feet deep and 50 to 1,500 feet wide. Recreational boating occurs during periods of high water. | Wild | Recreational, Scenic | Muddy | 1993 | |
| Muddy Creek | Emery | River mile 65.6 to South Salt Wash (river mile 63.6) | 2 | Rugged surrounding topography. Put-in and take-out for recreational boaters. | Scenic | Recreational, Scenic | Muddy | 1993 | |
| Muddy Creek | Emery | River mile 63.6 to north end of Tomsich Butte (river mile 46) | 19 | Enters narrow canyon, meandering sharply through extremely rugged topography. Recreational boating when flows are sufficient and hiking when flows are low. | Wild | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic | Muddy | 1993 | |
| Muddy Creek | Emery | River mile 46 to Penitentiary Canyon (river mile 42.4) | 3 | Flows through open country, with large flat east of river. Heavily used by off-road vehicle recreationists and hiking enthusiasts. Put-in and take-out for boaters when sufficient flows. | Scenic | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic | Muddy | 1993 | |
| Muddy Creek | Emery | River mile 42.4 to Hidden Splendor Mine (mile 30) | 13 | 4-mile-long box canyon known as The Chute provides 100-foot-deep inner corridor of wall-to-wall water. Put-in and take-out for recreational boating and hiking. | Wild | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic | Muddy | 1993 | |
| Muddy Creek | Emery | River mile 30 to Emery County boundary (river mile 18.5) | 14 | Through wide-open areas. Access point for recreationists venturing into the reef and Muddy Creek drainage. | Scenic | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic | Muddy | 1993 | |
| Nine Mile Creek | Duchesne | Carbon County Line to confluence with Green River | 20 | Recreational | Cultural, Scenic | Lower Green-Desolation Canyon | 1993 | ||
| Nine Mile Creek | Duchesne | Gate Canyon to Carbon County Line | 16 | Scenic | Cultural, Scenic | Lower Green-Desolation Canyon | 1993 | ||
| North Fork Virgin River | Washington, Kane | Designated Wildlife, Scenic & Recreational to source | 19 | Extremely narrow canyon with vertical walls; in Zion National Park; potential habitat for woundfin, a federally listed endangered species, Virgin River spinedance, Virgin River chub and the bald eagle, a federally listed endangered species. | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Upper Virgin | 1982 | ||
| Paria River | Garfield, Kane | Headwaters to wilderness boundary | 60 | Canyon walls 1000 ft. high provide outstanding scenic vistas; excellent hiking opportunities; progresses through numerous geologic formations; potential habitat for Virgin River spinedance and chub and the woundfin, a federally listed endangered species; large wildlife populations; passes through Paria, Utah ghost town; many pictographs and petroglyphs; portion is BLM primitive area and being considered for wilderness designation. | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic | Paria | 1982 | AZ | |
| Paria River | Kane | Wilderness boundary, 2 miles downstream from White House Trailhead, UT to UT/AZ state line. | 4 | Deep, narrow, sheer-walled canyon. Riparian vegetation. Hiking, backpacking, and some horseback riding. | Wild | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic | Paria | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Pleasant Creek | Wayne | Entire segment within Capitol Reef National Park | 7 | Scenic, geological, recreational, historic, and cultural values. | Scenic/Wild | Cultural, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic | Fremont | 1993 | |
| Price River | Emery | Highway bridge west of Mounds to confluence with Green River | 93 | Meandering in canyon-type topography; some good canoeing and kayaking; habitat for golden eagles and the federally listed endangered bald eagle. | Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Lower Green-Desolation Canyon | 1982 | ||
| Range Creek | Emery, Carbon | Headwaters to confluence with Green River | 38 | One of few perennial streams in Book Cliff region; elevations from 10,000 to 4,000 ft.; spruce, fir and pine at upper end to cottonwood types at lower end; within BLM's proposed Book Cliffs Wilderness Study Area; bald and golden eagles and Perigrine falcon. | Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Lower Green-Desolation Canyon | 1982 | ||
| Reflection Canyon Creek | Kane | Entire segment within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T41S, R9E | 3 | Known habitat for peregrine falcon, a federally listed endangered species. | Scenic | Cultural, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Lower Lake Powell | 1993 | |
| Rock Creek | Duchesne | Headwaters southerly to boundary of High Uintas Wilderness | 12 | Wild | Scenic, Other | Duchesne | 1982/ 1993 | ||
| Rock Creek | Duchesne | High Uintas Wilderness to Ashley NF Boundary | 13 | Mountainous river flowing through massive U-shaped glaciated canyon, opens to basin with numerous beaver ponds; camping, fishing, hunting, and hiking; glaciation exposes precambrian age structures in canyon; habitat for cutthroat trout, elk, moose, black bear, goshawks and golden eagles. | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Duchesne | 1982 | ||
| Salt Creek | San Juan | Upper ten miles in Canyonlands National Park | 10 | Archeological resources, included in an Archeological District. Outstanding values include geology, wildlife riparian habitat, peregrine falcon, and recreation. | Geologic, Recreational, Wildlife, Other | Upper Colorado-Kane Springs | 1993 | ||
| Salt Wash | Grand | From its confluence with Salt Valley Wash downstream to the boundary of Arches National Park | 7 | Provides lush riparian habitat for wildlife in a semiarid environment. Habitat for endangered Colorado Squawfish. Unique syncline formation. | Wild | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Upper Colorado-Kane Springs | 1993 | |
| San Juan River | San Juan | River mile 28 to Glen Canyon NRA (river mile 45) | 70 | Narrow sandstone canyon with multi-color rock strata. | Wild | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic | Lower San Juan | 1982/ 1993 | |
| San Juan River | San Juan | River mile 26 to U.S. Highway 191 Bridge (river mile 0) | 26 | Wide, braided stream with sandstone cliffs. Ruins of old rock cabins built during gold rush. | Wild | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic | Lower San Juan | 1982/ 1993 | |
| San Juan River | San Juan | River mile 26 to river mile 28 | 2 | Narrow sandstone canyon with multi-color rock strata. | Recreational | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic | Lower San Juan | 1982/ 1993 | |
| San Juan River | San Juan | Entire segment within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area | 97 | Known habitat for peregrine falcon and bald eagle, both federally listed endangered species. | Scenic | Cultural, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Lower San Juan | 1982/ 1993 | |
| San Rafael River | Emery | Tidwell Bottoms to confluence with Green River | 49 | Scenic sandstone formations with some deep canyons; excellent hiking opportunities with some boating; unique geology where it passes through the San Rafael Swell; bald and golden eagles; part is in Buckhorn Wash Archaeological District. | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic | San Rafael | 1982/ 1993 | ||
| San Rafael River | Emery | Confluence of Ferron and Cottonwood Creeks (river mile 111) to lower Fullers Bottom (river mile 103.7) | 6 | River canyon is generally open and wide. | Scenic | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic | San Rafael | 1982/ 1993 | |
| San Rafael River | Emery | Lower Fullers Bottom (river mile 103.7) to Johansen Cabin (river mile 89.3) | 17 | Also known as Little Grand Canyon. Deeply entrenched, with canyon walls rising over 1,000 feet in places. | Wild | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic | San Rafael | 1982/ 1993 | |
| San Rafael River | Emery | Johansen Cabin (river mile 89.3) to Lockhart Wash (river mile 77.2) | 10 | River canyon opens up, with wide benches above meandering watercourse. | Scenic | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic | San Rafael | 1982/ 1993 | |
| San Rafael River | Emery | Lockhart Wash (river mile 77.2) to Tidwell Bottoms (mile 50.6) | 30 | Deeply entrenched canyon referred to as Upper Black Box. Forms sheer walls and steep talus slopes that rise 600 feet above river to first major bench. | Wild | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic | San Rafael | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Scoggins Wash | Washington | Entire segment within Zion National Park | 5 | Provides excellent winter hiking and camping opportunities. Has petrified forest. | Scenic/Wild | Recreational, Other | Upper Virgin | 1993 | |
| Soft Step Creek | San Juan | Entire segment within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area with headwaters at T41S R11E | 2 | Known habitat for peregrine falcon and probable habitat for Navajo sedge, both federally listed endangered species. | Scenic | Scenic, Recreational, Geologic, Wildlife, Cultural, Other | Lower San Juan | 1993 | |
| Stevens Creek | Kane | Entire segment within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T37S, R9E | 17 | Free-flowing tributary of Escalante River. Known habitat for peregrine falcon and potential habitat for spotted owl, both federally listed endangered species. | Scenic | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Escalante | 1993 | |
| Trachyte Creek | Garfield | Entire segment within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T32S, R12E | 3 | Known habitat for peregrine falcon, a federally listed endangered species. | Scenic | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Upper Lake Powell | 1993 | |
| Trout Creek | Juab | Headwaters to confluence with Birch Creek | 8 | Headwaters at 11,000 ft. in the Deep Creek Mountains; within BLM proposed Wilderness Study Area; excellent primitive recreation opportunities; unique geological features relating to Ancient Lake Bonneville; Snake Valley Cutthroat; the great stone-fly is found in this area--remote from its normal habitat; bristlecone pine also in drainage. | Fish, Geologic, Scenic, Other | Southern Great Salt Lake Desert | 1982 | ||
| Twenty-five Mile Creek | Garfield | Entire segment within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T37S, R4E | 7 | Probable habitat for peregrine falcon and spotted owl, both federally listed endangered species. | Scenic | Cultural, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Escalante | 1993 | |
| Uinta River | Duchesne | Headwaters in High Uintas Wilderness south to end of road at U-Bar Ranch | 19 | Contained in High Uintas Wilderness. | Wild | Scenic, Other | Duchesne | 1993 | |
| Virgin River | Washington | Arizona state line to Highway 17 near Hurricane, UT | 60 | Flows through spectacular Virgin Canyon with distinct rock stratification; contains one of least disturbed and most unique aquatic and riparian ecosystems in Colorado River System; unusual blending of bird species; diverse mammalian fauna, especially bats; large numbers of reptilian species and the presence of rare, threatened and endangered species. | Fish, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Lower Virgin | 1982 | AZ,NV | |
| Virgin River, East Fork | Washington | Border of Zion National Park to designated Wildlife, Scenic & Recreational | 0 | Can only be reached on foot and offers a grandeur that some feel is parallel to the Zion Narrows. | Scenic/Wild | Recreational, Scenic | Upper Virgin | 1993 | |
| Virgin River, North Fork | Washington | Border of Zion National Park to designated Wildlife, Scenic & Recreational | 1 | Known world wide for scenic grandeur for those who hike the narrow and deep canyon. Zion Narrows is most popular hiking route in Zion National Park. | Scenic/Wild | Recreational, Scenic, Other | Upper Virgin | 1993 | |
| White Canyon Creek | San Juan | Glen Canyon National Recreation Area boundary to Natural Bridges National Monument boundary | 38 | Excellent example of intermittent stream in this region; passes through Natural Bridges National Monument. | Wild | Geologic, Scenic | Upper Lake Powell | 1982/ 1993 | |
| White Canyon Creek | San Juan | Entire segment within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T36S, R18E | 5 | Narrow and winding canyon. Numerous archaeological sites. | Wild | Cultural, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Upper Lake Powell | 1982/ 1993 | |
| White Canyon Creek | San Juan | NF boundary to boundary of Natural Bridges National Monument | 4 | Excellent example of intermittent stream in this region; passes through Natural Bridges National Monument. | Geologic, Scenic | Upper Lake Powell | 1982 | ||
| White Canyon Creek | San Juan | Source to border of NF boundary | 5 | Excellent example of intermittent stream in this region; passes through Natural Bridges National Monument. | Geologic, Scenic | Upper Lake Powell | 1982 | ||
| White Canyon Creek | San Juan | Entire segment within Natural Bridges National Monument | 8 | May be nominated as an archaeological district on the National Register of Historic Places. Superlative example of an intermittent stream. | Wild | Cultural, Geologic, Historic, Scenic | Upper Lake Powell | 1982/ 1993 | |
| White River | Uintah | O/UT State Line to confluence with Green River | 71 | One of few canoeable rivers in remote areas of Utah; habitat for the Colorado River sqawfish, boneytail chub, humpback chub, razorback sucker, Colorado River cutthroat, bald and golden eagles and perigrine falcon. | Fish, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Lower Green-Desolation Canyon | 1982/ 1993 | ||
| Whiterocks River | Uintah, Duchesne | Two miles above junction of East Fork and main stem to end of Whiterocks River road upstream | 6 | Scenic quality due to steep and rugged terrain. | Wild | Scenic | Duchesne | 1993 | |
| Whiterocks River | Uintah, Duchesne | Headwaters to junction of East Fork and main stem | 10 | Scenic quality due to steep and rugged terrain. | Scenic | Fish, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Duchesne | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Willow Creek | Kane | Entire segment within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T40S, R8E | 8 | Potential habitat for spotted owl, a federally listed endangered species. | Scenic | Escalante | 1993 | ||
| Wilson Creek | San Juan | Entire segment within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T41S, R10E | 5 | Contains unique hanging gardens. Potential habitat for the Navajo sedge, a federally listed endangered species. | Scenic | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Other | Lower San Juan | 1993 | |
| Yellowstone River | Duchesne | Headwaters south to boundary of High Uintas Wilderness | 17 | Within High Uintas Wilderness. | Wild | Scenic, Other | Duchesne | 1993 |
Last updated: November 30, 2016