Sanhedrin Wilderness
The "Sanhedrin" was the supreme council of the ancient Hebrews. The pioneers who gazed up at this rugged ridge must have been very impressed indeed to have given it such a dignified Biblical name. But...
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net), where the full text continues.
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | U.S. Forest Service |
| State | California |
| Size | 10,666 acres (Wilderness Connect) |
| Designated | 2006, by Congress |
| Center point | 39.5019, -123.1129 |
| Night sky | About as dark as the ground gets (Black Marble reading 13) |
Boundary map
Boundary, simplified to about 0.005 degrees Federal campground Forest Service recreation site
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. 2 are within ten miles of it. Nearest first. Distances are from the campground point to the boundary edge, from the Campsite Atlas index.
Trailheads and sites
The Forest Service lists 1 recreation site inside this wilderness, among them 1 backpacking. Each links to its page on fs.usda.gov, which carries the season, fees and current status.
- 2 miSanhedrin Wilderness ↗Backpacking · January
Distance is from the center point of the boundary, not from a road or town.
Fire nearby
- WildfireLucas
19 mi from the center point · 1,099 acres
- WildfireLucas
20 mi from the center point · 4,128 acres · 53% contained
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
- 9.1 miSpotswood House ↗Potter Valley, CA
- 12.2 miWillits Depot ↗Willits, CA
- 12.3 miLarsen Family House ↗Willits, CA
- 12.3 miBabcock, Dr. Raymond, House ↗Willits, CA
- 12.4 miWillits Carnegie Library ↗Willits, CA
- 14.8 miSeabiscuit's Stud Barn ↗Willits, CA
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Sanhedrin Wilderness?
10,666 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Sanhedrin Wilderness?
The U.S. Forest Service.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Sanhedrin Wilderness in?
California.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Sanhedrin Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 2006.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Can I camp at Sanhedrin Wilderness?
No federal campground sits inside the boundary. The nearest is Pogie Point Campground, 4.6 miles out. 2 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
Where are the trailheads in Sanhedrin Wilderness?
The Forest Service lists 1 recreation site here, including 1 backpacking. Each one links to its Forest Service page.
Source: Trailheads and sites
How do I get to Sanhedrin Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 39.502, -123.113. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Is there a fire near Sanhedrin Wilderness right now?
2 active incidents within 50 miles as of 2026-09-17, the nearest Lucas at 19 miles. Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge.
Source: Fire nearby
How dark is the night sky at Sanhedrin Wilderness?
NASA’s Black Marble night-lights image reads 13 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 Sanhedrin Wilderness?
6 National Register listings within 15 miles, including Spotswood House and Willits Depot.
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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