Marble Mountain Wilderness
Craggy peaks, abundant meadows, large streams, and a whopping 89 lakes highlight this wild and pleasant area. Adding to the visual interest are many fascinating geological features, including Marble Mountain...
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net), where the full text continues.
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | U.S. Forest Service |
| State | California |
| Size | 225,114 acres (Wilderness Connect) |
| Designated | 1964, by Congress |
| Center point | 41.4910, -123.2268 |
| Night sky | About as dark as the ground gets (Black Marble reading 8) |
Boundary map
Boundary, simplified to about 0.005 degrees Federal campground Forest Service recreation site
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
1 federal campground sits inside the boundary and 13 more are within ten miles of it. Nearest first. Distances are from the campground point to the boundary edge, from the Campsite Atlas index.
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2 more within ten miles are not listed here.
Trailheads and sites
The Forest Service lists 1 recreation site inside this wilderness, among them 1 campground. Each links to its page on fs.usda.gov, which carries the season, fees and current status.
- 8 miLovers Camp Campground ↗Campground
Distance is from the center point of the boundary, not from a road or town.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedWhite Rock Rx
37 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.
Explore
Nearby on the other atlases
- 3.4 miSawyers Bar Catholic Church ↗Sawyers Bar, CA
- 4.9 miWhite's Gulch Arrastra ↗Sawyers Bar, CA
- 10.8 miFort Jones House ↗Fort Jones, CA
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Marble Mountain Wilderness?
225,114 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Marble Mountain Wilderness?
The U.S. Forest Service.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Marble Mountain Wilderness in?
California.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Marble Mountain Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 1964.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Can I camp at Marble Mountain Wilderness?
1 federal campground sits inside the boundary, including Lovers Camp. 14 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
Where are the trailheads in Marble Mountain Wilderness?
The Forest Service lists 1 recreation site here, including 1 campground campground. Each one links to its Forest Service page.
Source: Trailheads and sites
How do I get to Marble Mountain Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 41.491, -123.227. Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve is 29 miles away. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Is there a fire near Marble Mountain Wilderness right now?
1 active incident within 50 miles as of 2026-09-17, the nearest White Rock Rx at 37 miles. Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge.
Source: Fire nearby
How dark is the night sky at Marble Mountain Wilderness?
NASA’s Black Marble night-lights image reads 8 on a 0 to 255 scale at the center point, about as dark as the ground gets.
Source: NASA Black Marble
Which national parks are near Marble Mountain Wilderness?
Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve (29 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.