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 the South Fork of the Burnt River. Elevations range from 5,120 feet on the Little Malheur to 7,815 feet on Table Rock, with subalpine fir growing in the higher elevations. Ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, white fir, lodgepole pine, and quaking aspen cover the more moderate slopes. Large, grassy meadows bright with summer wildflowers appear willy-nilly, a sunny contrast to the shadowy forest. Black bears, deer, elk, and badgers still find a reclusive hideaway in this quiet Wilderness. Hawks commonly swoop overhead, and grouse scurry down below.
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net).
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | U.S. Forest Service |
| State | Oregon |
| Size | 20,210 acres |
| Designated | 1984, by Congress |
| Center point | 44.31° N, 118.31° W |
| 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.
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
None of the 4 federal campgrounds within ten miles sit inside the boundary. 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.
Trails
2 named Forest Service trails enter this wilderness, 12 miles in all.
| Trail | Miles | Allowed uses |
|---|---|---|
| Little Malheur ↗ | 10.2 | |
| Table Rock | 2.1 |
Lengths and allowed uses come from the Forest Service trail layer by way of Trailhead Atlas. This trail list was copied from Trailhead Atlas on November 1, 2026 and is copied again on each weekly run. Trails in plain text have no page there yet.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedElk 16 Rx
14 mi from the center point · 544 acres
- PrescribedSummit Rx
21 mi from the center point · 1,386 acres
- PrescribedWolf A Rx
24 mi from the center point · 1,620 acres
- PrescribedGalena Rx
27 mi from the center point · 531 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
- 6.4 miUnity Ranger Station ↗Unity, OR
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
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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?
Camping inside a wilderness is usually allowed away from roads, with no facilities, and the managing agency page has the permit rules. The federal campgrounds within ten miles are listed under Where to camp.
Source: Where to camp
How do I get to Monument Rock Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 44.313° N, 118.313° W. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Is there a fire near Monument Rock Wilderness right now?
4 active incidents within 50 miles as of 2026-11-01, the nearest Elk 16 Rx at 14 miles. Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge.
Source: Fire nearby
Are there historic places near Monument Rock Wilderness?
The National Register has 1 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.
- Trails: the Trailhead Atlas open-data file of Forest Service trails, matched on the wilderness each trail enters.
- 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.