Goshute Canyon Wilderness
The 11-mile long Goshute Canyon Wilderness is a rugged, uplifted range, with massive white limestone cliffs jutting from its slopes. Elevations within the Wilderness boundaries range from 6,000 to 10,410 feet. The lower elevations are thickly forested by pinyon pine and juniper, while scattered bristlecone and limber pine occur at the higher elevations. Aspens and cottonwoods in moist drainages provide a cool retreat. The large, high elevation Goshute Basin, rimmed by peaks, contains expanses of aspen and white fir and are filled with wild flowers in the spring and summer.
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net).
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | Bureau of Land Management |
| State | Nevada |
| Size | 42,544 acres |
| Designated | 2006, by Congress |
| Center point | 40.05° N, 114.85° W |
| Night sky | Very dark ground, a faint glow at most (Black Marble reading 20) |
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 Goshute Canyon Wilderness?
42,544 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Goshute Canyon Wilderness?
The Bureau of Land Management.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Goshute Canyon Wilderness in?
Nevada.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Goshute Canyon Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 2006.
Source: Wilderness Connect
How do I get to Goshute Canyon Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 40.053° N, 114.851° 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.