Jumbo Springs Wilderness
Jumbo Springs Wilderness is a small area that offers fantastic panoramic views of Lake Mead and the lower reaches of the Grand Canyon. As the crow flies, Jumbo Springs Wilderness is a relatively short...
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net), where the full text continues.
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | Bureau of Land Management |
| State | Nevada |
| Size | 4,760 acres (Wilderness Connect) |
| Designated | 2002, by Congress |
| Center point | 36.1740, -114.1661 |
| Night sky | Very dark ground, a faint glow at most (Black Marble reading 27) |
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.
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
- WildfireLast Chance
34 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
Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Jumbo Springs Wilderness?
4,760 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Jumbo Springs Wilderness?
The Bureau of Land Management.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Jumbo Springs Wilderness in?
Nevada.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Jumbo Springs Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 2002.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Can I camp at Jumbo Springs Wilderness?
No federal campground is within ten miles of the boundary in the Campsite Atlas index. Camping inside a wilderness is usually allowed away from roads, with no facilities; the managing agency page has the permit rules.
Source: Wilderness Connect
How do I get to Jumbo Springs Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 36.174, -114.166. 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 Jumbo Springs Wilderness right now?
1 active incident within 50 miles as of 2026-09-17, the nearest Last Chance at 34 miles. Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge.
Source: Fire nearby
How dark is the night sky at Jumbo Springs Wilderness?
NASA’s Black Marble night-lights image reads 27 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 Jumbo Springs Wilderness?
Lake Mead National Recreation Area (15 mi) and Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument (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.