Far South Egans Wilderness
The Far South Egans Wilderness consists primarily of an extremely rugged portion of the Egan Range. A mountain range not quite ready to surrender, the Egan Range dramatically ascends from about 5,800 feet to 9,823 feet to form the spectacular limestone cliffs with multicolored strata. The area includes an unusual and scenic intermixed Ponderosa and Bristlecone pine forest. The east side of the Egan Range is less rugged and supports a dense cover of woodlands (pinyon and juniper). Large stands of ponderosa exist at higher elevations (7,000 feet). Mule deer, elk, bighorn sheep, mountain lions, and raptors such as golden eagles and ferruginous hawks are among numerous wildlife species found in the mountains of the Far South Egans Wilderness.
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net).
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | Bureau of Land Management |
| State | Nevada |
| Size | 36,299 acres |
| Designated | 2004, by Congress |
| Center point | 38.49° N, 114.91° W |
| Night sky | Very dark ground, a faint glow at most (Black Marble reading 23) |
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.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedWard Terrace Rx
40 mi from the center point
- PrescribedBaker Creek Rx
50 mi from the center point
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge, and is measured from the center of a boundary that may be many miles across. Check the agency page for closures.
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Questions people ask
How big is Far South Egans Wilderness?
36,299 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Far South Egans Wilderness?
The Bureau of Land Management.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Far South Egans Wilderness in?
Nevada.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Far South Egans Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 2004.
Source: Wilderness Connect
How do I get to Far South Egans Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 38.491° N, 114.912° W. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Is there a fire near Far South Egans Wilderness right now?
2 active incidents within 50 miles as of 2026-11-01, the nearest Ward Terrace Rx at 40 miles. Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge.
Source: Fire nearby
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.