Gospel-Hump Wilderness
Long before explorers Lewis and Clark first laid eyes on this region in 1805, Nez Perce Indians were hunting the elk, deer, and black bears whose descendants still roam here. Discovery of gold in the 1860s...
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net), where the full text continues.
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | U.S. Forest Service |
| State | Idaho |
| Size | 205,395 acres (Wilderness Connect) |
| Designated | 1978, by Congress |
| Center point | 45.5762, -115.7712 |
| Night sky | About as dark as the ground gets (Black Marble reading 11) |
Boundary map
Boundary, simplified to about 0.005 degrees Federal campground Forest Service recreation site
The outline is the agency boundary simplified for display, so small parcels and inholdings may not show. The agency page has the authoritative map.
Where to camp
2 federal campgrounds sit inside the boundary and 12 more are within ten miles of it. Nearest first. Distances are from the campground point to the boundary edge, from the Campsite Atlas index.
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2 more within ten miles are not listed here.
Trailheads and sites
The Forest Service lists 1 recreation site inside this wilderness, among them 1 campground. Each links to its page on fs.usda.gov, which carries the season, fees and current status.
- 12 miRocky Bluff Campground ↗Campground · The campground is open year-round, but might not be accessible because of snow.
Distance is from the center point of the boundary, not from a road or town.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx Scotts Grove Piles Mcs
40 mi from the center point
- WildfireWolf Creek
47 mi from the center point · 2,643 acres · 50% contained
- WildfireCascade
47 mi from the center point · 7,475 acres · 70% contained
- PrescribedNcf Fall Rx
47 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.
Explore
Nearby on the other atlases
- 3.9 miCarey Dome Fire Lookout ↗Burgdorf, ID
- 9 mi
- 11 miGold Point Mill ↗Elk City, ID
- 11.1 miChinese Cemetery ↗Warren, ID
- 11.3 miChinese Mining Camp Archeological Site ↗Warren, ID
- 11.4 miWarren Guard Station, Building 1206 ↗Warren, ID
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Gospel-Hump Wilderness?
205,395 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Gospel-Hump Wilderness?
The U.S. Forest Service.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Gospel-Hump Wilderness in?
Idaho.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Gospel-Hump Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 1978.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Can I camp at Gospel-Hump Wilderness?
2 federal campgrounds sit inside the boundary, including Lookout Butte Lookout and Rocky Bluff Campground. 14 in all are within ten miles. Camping inside a wilderness is usually allowed away from roads, with no facilities; the managing agency page has the permit rules.
Source: Where to camp
Where are the trailheads in Gospel-Hump Wilderness?
The Forest Service lists 1 recreation site here, including 1 campground campground. Each one links to its Forest Service page.
Source: Trailheads and sites
How do I get to Gospel-Hump Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 45.576, -115.771. Nez Perce National Historical Park is 25 miles away. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Is there a fire near Gospel-Hump Wilderness right now?
4 active incidents within 50 miles as of 2026-09-17, the nearest Rx Scotts Grove Piles Mcs at 40 miles. Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge.
Source: Fire nearby
How dark is the night sky at Gospel-Hump Wilderness?
NASA’s Black Marble night-lights image reads 11 on a 0 to 255 scale at the center point, about as dark as the ground gets.
Source: NASA Black Marble
Which national parks are near Gospel-Hump Wilderness?
Nez Perce National Historical Park (25 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.