Clover Mountains Wilderness
Millions of years ago, this area was a major volcanic center, spewing lava flows over the landscape. Now this ancient caldera, cut into twisting shapes and inspiring colors by millions of years of erosion, is a rewarding destination for a weekend escape. Exceptional opportunities abound for solitude and adventure in this land of rolling hills, rugged peaks, and jagged rock outcrops of rhyolite in natural hues of pink, yellow, red, orange and brown as well as twisting canyons and perennial waters. The volcanic peaks of the Clover Mountains Wilderness rise from about 2,900 feet to 7,600 feet above sea level. Narrow twisting canyons, cliffs, rock outcrops, peaks, ridges and saddles create a scenic land of surprise.
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net).
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | Bureau of Land Management |
| State | Nevada |
| Size | 85,668 acres |
| Designated | 2004, by Congress |
| Center point | 37.36° N, 114.38° W |
| Night sky | Very dark ground, a faint glow at most (Black Marble reading 22) |
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
- 11 miCaliente Railroad Depot ↗Caliente, NV
- 11.4 miSmith Hotel--Cornelius Hotel ↗Caliente, NV
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
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Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Clover Mountains Wilderness?
85,668 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Clover Mountains Wilderness?
The Bureau of Land Management.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Clover Mountains Wilderness in?
Nevada.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Clover Mountains Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 2004.
Source: Wilderness Connect
How do I get to Clover Mountains Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 37.357° N, 114.381° W. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Are there historic places near Clover Mountains Wilderness?
The National Register has 2 listings within 15 miles, including Caliente Railroad Depot and Smith Hotel--Cornelius Hotel.
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.