Jimbilnan Wilderness
The Jimbilnan Wilderness contains mountainous terrain representing the northeast extremities of the Black Mountains. They contrast directly with the flat surface of the waters of Lake Mead in the distance...
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net), where the full text continues.
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
| State | Nevada |
| Size | 18,879 acres (Wilderness Connect) |
| Designated | 2002, by Congress |
| Center point | 36.2455, -114.4542 |
| Night sky | Very dark ground, a faint glow at most (Black Marble reading 22) |
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.
Where to camp
No federal campground sits inside the boundary. 1 is within ten miles of it. Nearest first. Distances are from the campground point to the boundary edge, from the Campsite Atlas index.
Fire nearby
- WildfireLast Chance
45 mi from the center point · 74 acres
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
- 14.6 miSt. Thomas Memorial Cemetery ↗Overton, NV
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Jimbilnan Wilderness?
18,879 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Jimbilnan Wilderness?
The National Park Service.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Jimbilnan Wilderness in?
Nevada.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Jimbilnan Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 2002.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Can I camp at Jimbilnan Wilderness?
No federal campground sits inside the boundary. The nearest is Echo Bay Campground, 0.3 miles out. 1 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
How do I get to Jimbilnan Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 36.245, -114.454. Lake Mead National Recreation Area is 15 miles away. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Is there a fire near Jimbilnan Wilderness right now?
1 active incident within 50 miles as of 2026-09-17, the nearest Last Chance at 45 miles. Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge.
Source: Fire nearby
How dark is the night sky at Jimbilnan Wilderness?
NASA’s Black Marble night-lights image reads 22 on a 0 to 255 scale at the center point, very dark ground, a faint glow at most.
Source: NASA Black Marble
Which national parks are near Jimbilnan Wilderness?
Lake Mead National Recreation Area (15 mi). Park Atlas has fees, hours and alerts for each.
Source: Nearby on the other atlases
Are there historic places near Jimbilnan Wilderness?
1 National Register listing within 15 miles, including St. Thomas Memorial Cemetery.
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.