Clipper Mountain Wilderness
The Clipper Mountain Wilderness is a rugged desert landscape dominated by creosote bush desert scrub and desert wash scrub and marked by striped yellow and dark brown mesas, narrow canyons with hidden springs, and sparsely vegetated alluvial fans. In spring, the alluvial fans come alive with yellow brittlebush and a variety of wildflowers, adding bursts of color to the arid terrain. A small volcanic mountain range runs northeast to southwest, with Clipper Mountain as its centerpiece. Rising to 4,625 feet, this ridge dramatically drops off in steep cliffs that overlook the Clipper and Fenner Valleys. Castle Dome, a prominent landmark, is easily visible from Historic Route 66 to the south and east.
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net).
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | Bureau of Land Management |
| State | California |
| Size | 33,843 acres |
| Designated | 1994, by Congress |
| Center point | 34.74° N, 115.40° W |
| Night sky | Very dark ground, a faint glow at most (Black Marble reading 26) |
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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Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Clipper Mountain Wilderness?
33,843 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Clipper Mountain Wilderness?
The Bureau of Land Management.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Clipper Mountain Wilderness in?
California.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Clipper Mountain Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 1994.
Source: Wilderness Connect
How do I get to Clipper Mountain Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 34.738° N, 115.399° W. Mojave National Preserve is 24 miles away. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Which national parks are near Clipper Mountain Wilderness?
Mojave National Preserve (24 mi). Park Atlas has fees, hours and alerts for each.
Source: Nearby on the other atlases
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.