Monument Rock Wilderness
In the southern Blue Mountains of eastern Oregon, Monument Rock, Bullrun Rock, and Table Rock tower over the many streams that form the headwaters of the Little Malheur River and the upper drainages of...
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net), where the full text continues.
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | U.S. Forest Service |
| State | Oregon |
| Size | 20,210 acres (Wilderness Connect) |
| Designated | 1984, by Congress |
| Center point | 44.3135, -118.3133 |
| Night sky | About as dark as the ground gets (Black Marble reading 14) |
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
No federal campground sits inside the boundary. 6 are within ten miles of it. Nearest first. Distances are from the campground point to the boundary edge, from the Campsite Atlas index.
Trailheads and sites
The Forest Service lists 1 recreation site inside this wilderness, among them 1 trailhead. Each links to its page on fs.usda.gov, which carries the season, fees and current status.
- 2 miEast Davis Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Distance is from the center point of the boundary, not from a road or town.
Fire nearby
- WildfireSalmon
30 mi from the center point · 1,433 acres · 95% contained
- WildfireMccully
36 mi from the center point · 13,604 acres · 91% contained
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
- 6.4 miUnity Ranger Station ↗Unity, OR
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Monument Rock Wilderness?
20,210 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Monument Rock Wilderness?
The U.S. Forest Service.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Monument Rock Wilderness in?
Oregon.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Monument Rock Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 1984.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Can I camp at Monument Rock Wilderness?
No federal campground sits inside the boundary. The nearest is Middle Fork Campground, 0.6 miles out. 6 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 Monument Rock Wilderness?
The Forest Service lists 1 recreation site here, including 1 trailhead. Each one links to its Forest Service page.
Source: Trailheads and sites
How do I get to Monument Rock Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 44.313, -118.313. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Is there a fire near Monument Rock Wilderness right now?
2 active incidents within 50 miles as of 2026-09-17, the nearest Salmon at 30 miles. Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge.
Source: Fire nearby
How dark is the night sky at Monument Rock Wilderness?
NASA’s Black Marble night-lights image reads 14 on a 0 to 255 scale at the center point, about as dark as the ground gets.
Source: NASA Black Marble
Are there historic places near Monument Rock Wilderness?
1 National Register listing within 15 miles, including Unity Ranger Station.
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.