Muggins Mountain Wilderness
Close to the California border stands a cluster of rugged peaks at the western extreme of the Muggins Mountains, a region of colorful geologic strata and scenic landforms. Within Muggins Mountain Wilderness, elevations range from about 200 to 1,600 feet with the most prominent summits being Muggins Peak at 1,424 feet, Klothos Temple at 1,193 feet, and Long Mountain at 914 feet. Deeply cut drainages, such as Twin Tanks Wash and Long Mountain Wash, dissect the area. Prominent species of vegetation in the area include creosote bush, desert lavender, white bursage, rock hibiscus, desert ironwood, foothill palo verde, blue palo verde, Bbuckhorn cholla, brittle bush, ocotillo, catclaw acacia, and saguaro cactus.
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net).
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | Bureau of Land Management |
| State | Arizona |
| Size | 7,711 acres |
| Designated | 1990, by Congress |
| Center point | 32.74° N, 114.25° W |
| Night sky | Very dark ground, a faint glow at most (Black Marble reading 28) |
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.
Explore
Nearby on the other atlases
- 7.4 miMcPhaul Suspension Bridge ↗Dome, AZ
- 11.6 miAntelope Hill Highway Bridge ↗Tacna, AZ
- 13.2 miMohawk Valley School ↗Roll, AZ
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
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Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Muggins Mountain Wilderness?
7,711 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Muggins Mountain Wilderness?
The Bureau of Land Management.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Muggins Mountain Wilderness in?
Arizona.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Muggins Mountain Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 1990.
Source: Wilderness Connect
How do I get to Muggins Mountain Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 32.744° N, 114.251° W. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Are there historic places near Muggins Mountain Wilderness?
The National Register has 3 listings within 15 miles, including McPhaul Suspension Bridge and Antelope Hill Highway Bridge.
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.