Whipple Mountains Wilderness
The large east-west oriented Whipple Mountains comprise the dominant land form within this Wilderness. A low angle fault separates the pale green formations of the western side from the striking brick-red, steeply carved volcanics of the eastern side. Whipple Peak is the highest point in the range at an elevation of 4,131 ft. Landforms are diverse and range from valley floors and washes to steep-walled canyons, domed peaks, natural bridges, and eroded spires. Two major vegetative associations are present within the Wilderness area, the Sonora creosote bush scrub and Sonoran thorn forest.
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net).
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | Bureau of Land Management |
| State | California |
| Size | 76,123 acres |
| Designated | 1994, by Congress |
| Center point | 34.31° N, 114.38° W |
| Night sky | Very dark ground, a faint glow at most (Black Marble reading 27) |
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
- 5.4 miParker Jail ↗Parker, AZ
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
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Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Whipple Mountains Wilderness?
76,123 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Whipple Mountains Wilderness?
The Bureau of Land Management.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Whipple Mountains Wilderness in?
California.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Whipple Mountains Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 1994.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Can I camp at Whipple Mountains 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 Whipple Mountains Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 34.306° N, 114.381° W. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Are there historic places near Whipple Mountains Wilderness?
The National Register has 1 listing within 15 miles, including Parker Jail.
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.