Bridge Canyon Wilderness
The Newberry Mountains, which rise to an elevation of 5,600 feet, offer a cool refuge from the heat of the surrounding desert lowlands. These imposing mountains contain the Bridge Canyon Wilderness, a land strewn with rugged granite boulders, steep canyons and intermittent springs and seeps. The rock outcrops and caves make this area very striking. Stands of cottonwood trees can be found along the Grapevine Wash and Sacatone Wash water courses. Canyon grape, cattails and rushes grow in Grapevine Canyon. Discover the petroglyphs of early Native Americans in the canyon along with majestic bighorn sheep and the clever coyote.
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net).
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
| State | Nevada |
| Size | 7,761 acres |
| Designated | 2002, by Congress |
| Center point | 35.23° N, 114.70° W |
| Night sky | Very dark ground, a faint glow at most (Black Marble reading 30) |
Boundary map
Boundary, simplified to about 0.005 degrees Federal campground
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
None of the 2 federal campgrounds within ten miles sit inside the boundary. Nearest first. Distances are from the campground point to the boundary edge, from the Campsite Atlas index.
Explore
Nearby on the other atlases
- 6.9 miHardyville Cemetery ↗Bullhead City, AZ
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
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Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Bridge Canyon Wilderness?
7,761 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Bridge Canyon Wilderness?
The National Park Service.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Bridge Canyon Wilderness in?
Nevada.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Bridge Canyon Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 2002.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Can I camp at Bridge Canyon Wilderness?
Camping inside a wilderness is usually allowed away from roads, with no facilities, and the managing agency page has the permit rules. The federal campgrounds within ten miles are listed under Where to camp.
Source: Where to camp
How do I get to Bridge Canyon Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 35.226° N, 114.702° W. Castle Mountains National Monument is 21 miles away. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Which national parks are near Bridge Canyon Wilderness?
Castle Mountains National Monument (21 mi). Park Atlas has fees, hours and alerts for each.
Source: Nearby on the other atlases
Are there historic places near Bridge Canyon Wilderness?
The National Register has 1 listing within 15 miles, including Hardyville Cemetery.
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.