Arrow Canyon Wilderness
Arrow Canyon Wilderness is an intriguing landscape with distinct and eye-catching landforms, including Arrow Canyon Range, one of the most scenic ranges in southern Nevada. The western face of the range is a spectacular cliff marked with dramatic bands of quartzite and limestone arching across its length. The central portion of this area contains a wide valley cut by numerous washes, providing endless panoramas. The northeast section showcases spectacular Arrow Canyon, which is several miles long and confined by sheer canyon walls that are so tall and close together that sunlight rarely reaches the bottom in winter. Pahranagat Wash runs along the northern edge of this Wilderness and flows through Arrow Canyon.
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net).
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | Bureau of Land Management |
| State | Nevada |
| Size | 27,502 acres |
| Designated | 2002, by Congress |
| Center point | 36.70° N, 114.86° W |
| Night sky | Very dark ground, a faint glow at most (Black Marble reading 25) |
Boundary map
Boundary, simplified to about 0.005 degrees
The outline is the agency boundary simplified for display, so small parcels and inholdings may not show. The agency page has the authoritative map.
Weather by month
Large units span more than one climate. The station stands in for the center point, and the outer parts of the boundary can be warmer or colder.
Where to camp
No federal campground is within ten miles of the boundary in the Campsite Atlas index. Camping inside a wilderness is usually allowed away from trails and water, with no facilities; the managing agency page has the permit and group-size rules.
Explore
Nearby on the other atlases
- 10.8 miMormon Well Spring ↗Las Vegas, NV
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
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Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Arrow Canyon Wilderness?
27,502 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Arrow Canyon Wilderness?
The Bureau of Land Management.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Arrow Canyon Wilderness in?
Nevada.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Arrow Canyon Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 2002.
Source: Wilderness Connect
How do I get to Arrow Canyon Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 36.696° N, 114.860° W. Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument is 28 miles away. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Which national parks are near Arrow Canyon Wilderness?
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument (28 mi). Park Atlas has fees, hours and alerts for each.
Source: Nearby on the other atlases
Are there historic places near Arrow Canyon Wilderness?
The National Register has 1 listing within 15 miles, including Mormon Well Spring.
Source: Register Atlas
Sources
- Boundary, name, acreage, designation year, states and description: Wilderness Connect.
- Campgrounds: the Campsite Atlas index of federal campgrounds, matched to this boundary at build time.
- Trailheads and sites: the Forest Service Recreation Opportunities layer, points inside the boundary.
- Night sky: NASA Black Marble (VIIRS, 2016 composite) sampled at zoom 6 around the center point.
- Weather, alerts, air quality, river flow and earthquakes load live in your browser from NWS, AirNow, USGS and iNaturalist when you open the page.