White Pine Range Wilderness
The White Pine Range Wilderness is divided in three sections by rough roads open to motorized vehicles. This area is on the West edge of the White Pine Range, just North of the Currant Mountain Wilderness. Rocky ridges, rolling hills and varied vegetation can be experienced throughout the Wilderness. Many springs attract wildlife and mixed conifers can be found on the higher ridges. There are no trails within the area, but a non-motorized route goes through Cathedral Canyon on the north edge of the area.
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net).
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | U.S. Forest Service |
| State | Nevada |
| Size | 40,041 acres |
| Designated | 2006, by Congress |
| Center point | 39.08° N, 115.48° W |
| Night sky | Very dark ground, a faint glow at most (Black Marble reading 24) |
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
30 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
Guidebooks for Nevada
We earn a small commission if you buy through these links. It does not change what we list.
Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject heading or by title.
Reference
Questions people ask
How big is White Pine Range Wilderness?
40,041 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages White Pine Range Wilderness?
The U.S. Forest Service.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is White Pine Range Wilderness in?
Nevada.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was White Pine Range Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 2006.
Source: Wilderness Connect
How do I get to White Pine Range Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 39.082° N, 115.484° W. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Is there a fire near White Pine Range Wilderness right now?
1 active incident within 50 miles as of 2026-11-01, the nearest Ward Terrace Rx at 30 miles. Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge.
Source: Fire nearby
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.