Magic Mountain Wilderness
The Magic Mountain Wilderness' chaparral covered hillsides and oak-studded canyons provide scenic vistas and recreational opportunities for the rapidly urbanizing Santa Clarita Valley. The Magic Mountain...
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net), where the full text continues.
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | U.S. Forest Service |
| State | California |
| Size | 12,178 acres (Wilderness Connect) |
| Designated | 2009, by Congress |
| Center point | 34.4012, -118.3379 |
| Night sky | Very dark ground, a faint glow at most (Black Marble reading 30) |
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. 4 are within ten miles of it. Nearest first. Distances are from the campground point to the boundary edge, from the Campsite Atlas index.
Explore
Nearby on the other atlases
- 6.4 miLopez Adobe ↗San Fernando, CA
- 6.9 miPioneer Oil Refinery ↗Santa Clarita, CA
- 7.5 miMission San Fernando Rey de Convento Building ↗Los Angeles, CA
- 7.9 miPico, Romulo, Adobe ↗Mission Hills, CA
- 8.8 miBolton Hall ↗Tujunga, CA
- 11.7 miPortal of the Folded Wings Shrine to Aviation and Museum ↗North Hollywood, CA
- 12.4 miSchaffer, J.w. House ↗Glendale, CA
- 12.7 miCity Hall--City of Burbank ↗Burbank, CA
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Magic Mountain Wilderness?
12,178 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Magic Mountain Wilderness?
The U.S. Forest Service.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Magic Mountain Wilderness in?
California.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Magic Mountain Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 2009.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Can I camp at Magic Mountain Wilderness?
No federal campground sits inside the boundary. The nearest is Messenger Flats Campground, 5.2 miles out. 4 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 Magic Mountain Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 34.401, -118.338. Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is 28 miles away. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
How dark is the night sky at Magic Mountain Wilderness?
NASA’s Black Marble night-lights image reads 30 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 Magic Mountain Wilderness?
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (28 mi). Park Atlas has fees, hours and alerts for each.
Source: Nearby on the other atlases
Are there historic places near Magic Mountain Wilderness?
20 National Register listings within 15 miles, including Lopez Adobe and Pioneer Oil Refinery.
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.