Wolverton Mill

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Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Richfield Field Office (Bureau of Land Management UT) · Open Access

7,882 ft
Elevation
Elevation 4300 feet. In 1901, Edwin T. Wolverton came to this area in search of a fabled Spanish gold mine. By 1921, he had constructed this mill in hopes of the great riches he would soon realize. The gold proved elusive, and long after Wolverton had given up hope of the lush life, the BLM reclaimed the mill. The restored gold mill is on display at the office in Hanksville: a testimony to the dreams that lured so many to such a desolate country.

Getting there

406 South 100 West-- the BLM office in Hanksville.

37.95226, -110.75736 · 37°57'8.1"N 110°45'26.5"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in1.91.82.31.31.30.51.42.31.62.51.61.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Can you reserve a site at Wolverton Mill?
No. Wolverton Mill is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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