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...
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net), where the full text continues.
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
| State | Nevada |
| Size | 39,173 acres (Wilderness Connect) |
| Designated | 2002, by Congress |
| Center point | 36.1911, -114.5854 |
| 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. 8 are 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
- 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.
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?
No federal campground sits inside the boundary. The nearest is Callville Bay Rv Park, 1.1 miles out. 8 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 Pinto Valley Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 36.191, -114.585. Lake Mead National Recreation Area is 16 miles away. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
How dark is the night sky at Pinto Valley 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
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?
2 National Register 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.