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 distance from Las Vegas, Nevada. However, by car, this Wilderness is one of the most remote areas in southern Nevada and exemplifies what it means to be a wilderness. Located on the southeastern side of Jumbo Peak, the Jumbo Springs Wilderness reaches elevations of 4,700 feet. The upper canyons of three major washes drain through Jumbo Basin into Lake Mead. Sparsely vegetated rough granitic ridges, canyons, domes, smooth cliffs, and coarse-grained boulders blanket the landscape.
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net).
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | Bureau of Land Management |
| State | Nevada |
| Size | 4,760 acres |
| Designated | 2002, by Congress |
| Center point | 36.17° N, 114.17° W |
| 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.
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.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedTwin Point Piles Rx
32 mi from the center point
- PrescribedPoverty Admin Site Rx
36 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.
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Nearby on the other atlases
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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
How do I get to Jumbo Springs Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 36.174° N, 114.166° W. 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?
2 active incidents within 50 miles as of 2026-11-01, the nearest Twin Point Piles Rx at 32 miles. Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge.
Source: Fire nearby
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.