Nelson Mountain Wilderness
The Nelson Mountain Wilderness is located at the eastern edge of the Manti-Lasal National Forest. Formerly a research natural area, Nelson Mountain stands 9070 feet above the surrounding landscape. The...
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net), where the full text continues.
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | U.S. Forest Service |
| State | Utah |
| Size | 7,179 acres (Wilderness Connect) |
| Designated | 2019, by Congress |
| Center point | 39.0346, -111.2265 |
| Night sky | Very dark ground, a faint glow at most (Black Marble reading 27) |
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.
Where to camp
No federal campground sits inside the boundary. 1 is within ten miles of it. Nearest first. Distances are from the campground point to the boundary edge, from the Campsite Atlas index.
Explore
Nearby on the other atlases
- 3.7 miEmery Lds Church ↗Emery, UT
- 4.3 miSingleton, Samuel, House ↗Ferron, UT
- 4.3 miFerron Presbyterian Church and Cottage ↗Ferron, UT
- 11.2 miMadsen, David and Evinda, House ↗Ephraim, UT
- 14.1 miCastle Dale Bridge ↗Castle Dale, UT
- 14.3 miSeeley, Justis Wellington Ii, House ↗Castle Dale, UT
- 14.4 miChristensen, Paul C., House ↗Castle Dale, UT
- 14.5 miCastle Dale High School Shop ↗Castle Dale, UT
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Nelson Mountain Wilderness?
7,179 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Nelson Mountain Wilderness?
The U.S. Forest Service.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Nelson Mountain Wilderness in?
Utah.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Nelson Mountain Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 2019.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Can I camp at Nelson Mountain Wilderness?
No federal campground sits inside the boundary. The nearest is Willow Lake, 8 miles out. 1 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
How do I get to Nelson Mountain Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 39.035, -111.227. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
How dark is the night sky at Nelson Mountain Wilderness?
NASA’s Black Marble night-lights image reads 27 on a 0 to 255 scale at the center point, very dark ground, a faint glow at most.
Source: NASA Black Marble
Are there historic places near Nelson Mountain Wilderness?
9 National Register listings within 15 miles, including Emery Lds Church and Singleton, Samuel, House.
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.
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