Ireteba Peaks Wilderness
Whether you are looking for a new area to explore or a chance to seek refuge for the day, Ireteba Peaks Wilderness is a place to reconnect with the land. Named after Ireteba, a Mohave tribal leader who guided Lieutenant J.C. Ives on his expedition up the Colorado River, this Wilderness is 50 miles south of Las Vegas. The Ireteba Wilderness contains the southern portion of the Eldorado Mountains as well as the Opal Mountains. Co-managed by the BLM and NPS, it is filled with eye-catching colorful landscapes, scenic vistas, secluded valleys, and flat alluvial fans. You will find plenty of opportunities for silence and seclusion in this backcountry destination.
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net).
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | Bureau of Land Management and National Park Service |
| State | Nevada |
| Size | 39,631 acres |
| Designated | 2002, by Congress |
| Center point | 35.61° N, 114.75° W |
| Night sky | Very dark ground, a faint glow at most (Black Marble reading 29) |
Boundary map
Boundary, simplified to about 0.005 degrees Federal campground
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
None of the 1 federal campground within ten miles sits inside the boundary. Nearest first. Distances are from the campground point to the boundary edge, from the Campsite Atlas index.
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Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Ireteba Peaks Wilderness?
39,631 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Ireteba Peaks Wilderness?
Bureau of Land Management and National Park Service share management. The Bureau of Land Management portion is the largest in the wilderness record.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Ireteba Peaks Wilderness in?
Nevada.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Ireteba Peaks Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 2002.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Can I camp at Ireteba Peaks Wilderness?
Camping inside a wilderness is usually allowed away from roads, with no facilities, and the managing agency page has the permit rules. The federal campgrounds within ten miles are listed under Where to camp.
Source: Where to camp
How do I get to Ireteba Peaks Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 35.610° N, 114.751° W. Castle Mountains National Monument is 26 miles away. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Which national parks are near Ireteba Peaks Wilderness?
Castle Mountains National Monument (26 mi) and Lake Mead National Recreation Area (30 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.