Wonder Mountain Wilderness
Located in the southeast corner of Olympic National Forest, little Wonder Mountain Wilderness extends south roughly in the shape of a triangle. A high ridge encompasses the southern point of the triangle, rising to the abrupt rocky peak of 4,848-foot Wonder Mountain. Below the summit, a heavy forest of western hemlock, Douglas fir, and silver fir reaches northward into the park. Within the Wilderness, the headwaters of McKay Creek and Five Stream emerge from four tiny secluded lakes, the only bodies of water in the area, that bear no names. A thick jungle of alder, willow, and vine maple grows along the creeks.
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net).
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | U.S. Forest Service |
| State | Washington |
| Size | 2,201 acres |
| Designated | 1984, by Congress |
| Center point | 47.51° N, 123.42° W |
| Night sky | About as dark as the ground gets (Black Marble reading 7) |
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 4 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
- 10.7 miEnchanted Valley Chalet ↗Port Angeles, WA
- 11.5 miHigh Steel Bridge ↗Shelton, WA
- 12.3 miVance Creek Bridge ↗Shelton, WA
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
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Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Wonder Mountain Wilderness?
2,201 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Wonder Mountain Wilderness?
The U.S. Forest Service.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Wonder Mountain Wilderness in?
Washington.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Wonder Mountain Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 1984.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Can I camp at Wonder 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 Wonder Mountain Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 47.512° N, 123.424° W. Olympic National Park is 22 miles away. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Which national parks are near Wonder Mountain Wilderness?
Olympic National Park (22 mi). Park Atlas has fees, hours and alerts for each.
Source: Nearby on the other atlases
Are there historic places near Wonder Mountain Wilderness?
The National Register has 3 listings within 15 miles, including Enchanted Valley Chalet and High Steel Bridge.
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.