Red Rock Lakes Wilderness
The rugged Centennial Mountains, rising to more than 9,000 feet, hang above the Centennial Valley wetlands and provide a dramatic backdrop for the remote Red Rock Lakes Wilderness. It was here, in the...
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net), where the full text continues.
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| State | Montana |
| Size | 32,350 acres (Wilderness Connect) |
| Designated | 1976, by Congress |
| Center point | 44.6304, -111.7610 |
| Night sky | About as dark as the ground gets (Black Marble reading 17) |
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. 5 are within ten miles of it. Nearest first. Distances are from the campground point to the boundary edge, from the Campsite Atlas index.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedLonesome Wood Rx Unit 31B
25 mi from the center point
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge, and is measured from the center of a boundary that may be many miles across. Check the agency page for closures.
Explore
Nearby on the other atlases
- 13.4 miSherwood, Joseph, House and Store ↗Island Park, ID
- 14.1 miCrabtree, Glen and Addie, Cabin ↗Island Park, ID
- 15 miHutchins Bridge ↗Cameron, MT
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Red Rock Lakes Wilderness?
32,350 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Red Rock Lakes Wilderness?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Red Rock Lakes Wilderness in?
Montana.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Red Rock Lakes Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 1976.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Can I camp at Red Rock Lakes Wilderness?
No federal campground sits inside the boundary. The nearest is Elk Lake Dispersed Camping and Picnic Area, 1.3 miles out. 5 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 Red Rock Lakes Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 44.630, -111.761. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Is there a fire near Red Rock Lakes Wilderness right now?
1 active incident within 50 miles as of 2026-09-17, the nearest Lonesome Wood Rx Unit 31B at 25 miles. Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge.
Source: Fire nearby
How dark is the night sky at Red Rock Lakes Wilderness?
NASA’s Black Marble night-lights image reads 17 on a 0 to 255 scale at the center point, about as dark as the ground gets.
Source: NASA Black Marble
Are there historic places near Red Rock Lakes Wilderness?
3 National Register listings within 15 miles, including Sherwood, Joseph, House and Store and Crabtree, Glen and Addie, Cabin.
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.