Zone 53 covers the country east of Twin Falls and south of the Snake River, the desert breaks and lava flows running toward the Utah-Nevada line. Elevations span from about 4,200 feet at the river to over 6,500 feet on the higher benches. The country is sage-bunchgrass desert with extensive lava flows, juniper pockets in the draws, and scattered mahogany on the rims. The City of Rocks National Reserve sits on the southern fringe and adds dramatic granite formations to the landscape. BLM dominates the public ground, with state and private ranchland mixed in. Highway 30, Highway 93, and various county roads provide access. The lava rock destroys tires—carry a spare and air them down. Twin Falls is the supply hub; Burley and Oakley are alternates. Cell service is in the towns and weakens fast off-highway. Mule deer is the primary draw, with the deer using the lava breaks, juniper draws, and mahogany pockets. Pronghorn live on the open sage. The country glasses well but the heat in early season is brutal—plan to hunt dawn and dusk and rest through the middle of the day. Water is scarce; carry plenty.