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 away dramatically to the valley floor, 4,000 feet below. Numerous riparian areas and pockets of quaking aspen serve to attract an abundant variety of wildlife species which include mule deer, elk, and a variety of upland game birds, such as sage grouse. There are three routes (cherrystems) that provide access to the ridgeline toward the center of the Wilderness area.
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net).
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | Bureau of Land Management |
| State | Nevada |
| Size | 67,214 acres |
| Designated | 2006, by Congress |
| Center point | 38.70° N, 114.96° W |
| 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.
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
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.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedWard Terrace Rx
26 mi from the center point
- PrescribedBaker Creek Rx
44 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
- 9.4 miWard Charcoal Ovens ↗Ely, NV
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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
How do I get to South Egan Range Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 38.697° N, 114.959° W. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Is there a fire near South Egan Range Wilderness right now?
2 active incidents within 50 miles as of 2026-11-01, the nearest Ward Terrace Rx at 26 miles. Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge.
Source: Fire nearby
Are there historic places near South Egan Range Wilderness?
The National Register has 1 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.
- Weather, alerts, air quality, river flow and earthquakes load live in your browser from NWS, AirNow, USGS and iNaturalist when you open the page.