Pinto Valley Wilderness
Comprised of rugged hills and scenic valleys, the Pinto Valley Wilderness contains Guardian Peak, one of the highest peaks within the area. The northern side of Boulder Canyon is formed by steep cliffs and barren rock which drop to the waters of Lake Mead in a dramatic fashion. Watch for the red sandstone outcroppings which merge with the green desert vegetation and the grays, browns, and yellows of the desert floor. This unique place is habitat for the rare Las Vegas bear poppy plant.
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net).
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
| State | Nevada |
| Size | 39,173 acres |
| Designated | 2002, by Congress |
| Center point | 36.19° N, 114.59° W |
| 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.
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 7 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.
Explore
Nearby on the other atlases
- 13.6 miBoulder Dam Hotel ↗Boulder City, NV
- 13.6 miOld Boulder City Hospital ↗Boulder City, NV
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
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Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject heading or by title.
Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Pinto Valley Wilderness?
39,173 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Pinto Valley Wilderness?
The National Park Service.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Pinto Valley Wilderness in?
Nevada.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Pinto Valley Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 2002.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Can I camp at Pinto Valley 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 Pinto Valley Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 36.191° N, 114.585° W. Lake Mead National Recreation Area is 16 miles away. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Which national parks are near Pinto Valley Wilderness?
Lake Mead National Recreation Area (16 mi). Park Atlas has fees, hours and alerts for each.
Source: Nearby on the other atlases
Are there historic places near Pinto Valley Wilderness?
The National Register has 2 listings within 15 miles, including Boulder Dam Hotel and Old Boulder City Hospital.
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.