• Created November 13, 2025
Deep Creek (FT-02)

Deep Creek

Purchased in 2010, the Deep Creek preserve encompasses 435 acres of sagebrush steppe and riverine habitat in Franklin County, Idaho.

Conservation values include:

  • Relatively natural habitat for native plants, fish, and wildlife, including riverine habitat for the Bonneville cutthroat trout, a conservation priority species
  • Transitional and winter range for mule deer
  • Winter range and calving habitat for elk
  • Scenic views for members of the public from Highway 91
  • Property contains wetlands and riparian habitat within the Bear River watershed vital to the protection of wildlife populations, nutrient cycling, water quality, erosion control, and groundwater discharge

The preserve is open to non-motorized public access year-round. Popular recreational activities include hiking, horseback riding and hunting.

Please note that there is not an established trail system on the preserve. Hiking is off trail and over difficult terrain.

Location: https://goo.gl/maps/9pR5mV2ficdPpcBQ6

Parking: There is no dedicated parking and road conditions may be rough.