Wilderness areas

806 wilderness areas, 112 million acres together, from Wilderness Connect, the joint directory of the Forest Service, the Park Service, the Fish and Wildlife Service and the Bureau of Land Management. Congress designates each one under the Wilderness Act of 1964. No roads, no motors and no permanent structures are allowed inside. Acreage, designation year and the short description come from the Wilderness Connect record.

Data refreshed September 17, 2026.