Nellis Wash Wilderness
The Nellis Wash Wilderness nestled in the isolated Newberry Mountains. Fingerlike drainages and alluvial fans extend eastward from the mountains toward Lake Mohave. Some mining has occurred in the area and adds an historic element that is a remnant of the old west. Summer temperatures can reach 120 degrees and the lack of water can be cause for caution when hiking or camping in the area. Jackrabbits, side-blotched lizards, snakes, and desert tortoise make their home in the area.
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net).
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
| State | Nevada |
| Size | 16,423 acres |
| Designated | 2002, by Congress |
| Center point | 35.38° N, 114.73° W |
| Night sky | Very dark ground, a faint glow at most (Black Marble reading 28) |
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.
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 1 federal campground within ten miles sits inside the boundary. Nearest first. Distances are from the campground point to the boundary edge, from the Campsite Atlas index.
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Questions people ask
How big is Nellis Wash Wilderness?
16,423 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Nellis Wash Wilderness?
The National Park Service.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Nellis Wash Wilderness in?
Nevada.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Nellis Wash Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 2002.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Can I camp at Nellis Wash 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 Nellis Wash Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 35.384° N, 114.732° W. Castle Mountains National Monument is 19 miles away. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Which national parks are near Nellis Wash Wilderness?
Castle Mountains National Monument (19 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.