South Egan Range Wilderness
The South Egan Range Wilderness is a striking and rugged mountain spine running nearly the entire length of the White River Valley. Spectacular vistas give a sense of exhilaration as the landscape falls...
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net), where the full text continues.
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | Bureau of Land Management |
| State | Nevada |
| Size | 67,214 acres (Wilderness Connect) |
| Designated | 2006, by Congress |
| Center point | 38.6974, -114.9591 |
| Night sky | Very dark ground, a faint glow at most (Black Marble reading 21) |
Boundary map
Boundary, simplified to about 0.005 degrees
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 is within ten miles of the boundary in the Campsite Atlas index. Camping inside a wilderness is usually allowed away from trails and water, with no facilities; the managing agency page has the permit and group-size rules.
Explore
Nearby on the other atlases
- 9.4 miWard Charcoal Ovens ↗Ely, NV
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
Reference
Questions people ask
How big is South Egan Range Wilderness?
67,214 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages South Egan Range Wilderness?
The Bureau of Land Management.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is South Egan Range Wilderness in?
Nevada.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was South Egan Range Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 2006.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Can I camp at South Egan Range Wilderness?
No federal campground is within ten miles of the boundary in the Campsite Atlas index. Camping inside a wilderness is usually allowed away from roads, with no facilities; the managing agency page has the permit rules.
Source: Wilderness Connect
How do I get to South Egan Range Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 38.697, -114.959. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
How dark is the night sky at South Egan Range Wilderness?
NASA’s Black Marble night-lights image reads 21 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 South Egan Range Wilderness?
1 National Register listing within 15 miles, including Ward Charcoal Ovens.
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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