Great Falls Basin Wilderness Area

Great Falls Basin Wilderness Area spans nearly 8,000 acres of federally protected backcountry in California, managed by the Bureau of Land Management as a primitive, non-motorized landscape. The area offers hiking and backpacking opportunities for visitors seeking solitude and untracked wilderness travel. Access is on foot only—no roads, motorized vehicles, or mechanized travel are permitted. Visitors must follow Leave No Trace principles and be prepared for self-sufficient backcountry travel with no developed facilities or maintained trail infrastructure. The wilderness designation means you'll encounter raw, undeveloped terrain where human impact is minimized and the landscape remains largely in its natural state.