Calico Mountains Wilderness
The Calico Mountains Wilderness includes the southern portion of the Calico Mountains, a typical north-south trending Great Basin mountain range. Elevations in the Wilderness range from 3,950 to 8,491 feet at Donnelly Peak. Sagebrush is the dominant vegetation type, with saltbush and greasewood occurring at the lower elevations. Several canyons also contain willows, cottonwoods, aspens, and other riparian species. The Calicos were named for the colorful rock layers and formations that make up the southern portion of the range. Wildlife that inhabits the area includes mule deer, California bighorn sheep, pronghorn antelope, mountain lion, kit fox, coyote, and sage grouse.
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net).
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | Bureau of Land Management |
| State | Nevada |
| Size | 64,968 acres |
| Designated | 2000, by Congress |
| Center point | 41.02° N, 119.23° 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.
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Questions people ask
How big is Calico Mountains Wilderness?
64,968 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Calico Mountains Wilderness?
The Bureau of Land Management.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Calico Mountains Wilderness in?
Nevada.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Calico Mountains Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 2000.
Source: Wilderness Connect
How do I get to Calico Mountains Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 41.019° N, 119.225° W. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
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.