Bruneau-Jarbidge Rivers Wilderness
The Jarbidge-Bruneau Rivers Wilderness has some of the best class V whitewater that Idaho has to offer. The Jarbidge River offers a remote and challenging 29-mile float trip taking boaters through a maze of spectacular canyons, "hoo-doo" rock spires, junipers and red volcanic cliffs. The Bruneau River flows north from headwaters in the northern Nevada mountains and is known for its sheer-walled, rocky canyons and whitewater boating opportunities. The 50-mile long Bruneau River begins at the confluence of the Jarbidge River and the West Fork Bruneau River. In the Wilderness, which ranges from 2,600 to 5,100 feet in elevation, plateaus are divided by deep, winding river canyons.
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net).
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | Bureau of Land Management |
| State | Idaho |
| Size | 89,820 acres |
| Designated | 2009, by Congress |
| Center point | 42.31° N, 115.60° W |
| Night sky | Very dark ground, a faint glow at most (Black Marble reading 26) |
Boundary map
Boundary, simplified to about 0.005 degrees Federal campground Forest Service recreation site
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
1 federal campground sits inside the boundary and 3 more are within ten miles of it. Nearest first. Distances are from the campground point to the boundary edge, from the Campsite Atlas index.
Trailheads and sites
The Forest Service lists 1 recreation site inside this wilderness, among them 1 campground. Each links to its page on fs.usda.gov, which carries the season, fees and current status.
- 7 miGlade Creek Group Campground ↗Campground · May to September
Distance is from the center point of the boundary, not from a road or town.
Explore
Nearby on the other atlases
- 9.5 miBruneau Episcopal Church ↗Bruneau, ID
- 11.1 miWickahoney Post Office and Stage Station ↗Wickahoney, ID
- 12.3 miHammett School ↗Hammett, ID
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
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Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Bruneau-Jarbidge Rivers Wilderness?
89,820 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Bruneau-Jarbidge Rivers Wilderness?
The Bureau of Land Management.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Bruneau-Jarbidge Rivers Wilderness in?
Idaho.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Bruneau-Jarbidge Rivers Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 2009.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Can I camp at Bruneau-Jarbidge Rivers 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 Bruneau-Jarbidge Rivers Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 42.308° N, 115.597° W. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Are there historic places near Bruneau-Jarbidge Rivers Wilderness?
The National Register has 3 listings within 15 miles, including Bruneau Episcopal Church and Wickahoney Post Office and Stage Station.
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.