Modified Tuesday, June 3, 2003

Accessible wildlife for disabled persons

Watchable wildlife | Accessible fishing | Accessible hunting
Activities Designed for All — (PDF format, 27 MB — very large file)

General information

The Utah Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages people with disabilities to take advantage of our natural resources. DNR's Divisions and other public and private agencies have developed parks, campgrounds, trail systems, fishing piers, and other programs to enable access to our natural resources throughout the state. The number of accessible facilities for wildlife enthusiasts continues to expand.

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) owns nearly 500,000 acres, representing 125 Wildlife Management Areas. Most DWR lands are served by roads, providing opportunities to view and enjoy wildlife.

Non DWR recreation areas include Utah's 52 State Parks, National Parks, National Monuments, National Recreation Areas, BLM and US Forest Service areas. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refuges host accessible facilities, which may include boat launches, restrooms, visitor centers, fish cleaning stations, picnic and camping sites, and nature walk areas. Multiple county park facilities in Utah may be used by wildlife enthusiasts with disabilities. Many private facilities also provide accessible features.

The degree of accessibility varies. While some facilities meet all specifications set by Federal accessibility standards, others do not. Yet these facilities may be adequate for use by someone with a less severe impairment. We recommend that you contact the individual locations for more information.

We are in the process of compiling this information. Please e-mail any suggestions, especially other locations that we may add to the list.