Spirit Mountain Wilderness
Spirit Mountain Wilderness, nestled in the heart of the Newberry Mountains, is a stunning, rugged landscape with sculpted granitic boulders, rocky outcrops and deep canyons. The mountains harbor unique plants and animals and offer dramatic views of Lake Mohave. This Wilderness is jointly managed by the Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service. Spirit Mountain, a monolith of white granite, is the highest point in the Newberry Mountains at 5,639 feet and appears whitish-pink in color, making it stand out in an otherwise dark mountain setting. It is the spiritual birthplace of the Yuman speaking tribes and is an important sacred area for them today.
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net).
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | Bureau of Land Management and National Park Service |
| State | Nevada |
| Size | 33,466 acres |
| Designated | 2002, by Congress |
| Center point | 35.27° N, 114.66° W |
| Night sky | Very dark ground, a faint glow at most (Black Marble reading 29) |
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.
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
None of the 2 federal campgrounds within ten miles sit inside the boundary. Nearest first. Distances are from the campground point to the boundary edge, from the Campsite Atlas index.
Explore
Nearby on the other atlases
- 5.6 miHardyville Cemetery ↗Bullhead City, AZ
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
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Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Spirit Mountain Wilderness?
33,466 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Spirit Mountain Wilderness?
Bureau of Land Management and National Park Service share management. The Bureau of Land Management portion is the largest in the wilderness record.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Spirit Mountain Wilderness in?
Nevada.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Spirit Mountain Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 2002.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Can I camp at Spirit Mountain Wilderness?
Camping inside a wilderness is usually allowed away from roads, with no facilities, and the managing agency page has the permit rules. The federal campgrounds within ten miles are listed under Where to camp.
Source: Where to camp
How do I get to Spirit Mountain Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 35.274° N, 114.659° W. Castle Mountains National Monument is 20 miles away. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Which national parks are near Spirit Mountain Wilderness?
Castle Mountains National Monument (20 mi). Park Atlas has fees, hours and alerts for each.
Source: Nearby on the other atlases
Are there historic places near Spirit Mountain Wilderness?
The National Register has 1 listing within 15 miles, including Hardyville Cemetery.
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.