Jim McClure-Jerry Peak Wilderness Area

Jim McClure-Jerry Peak Wilderness Area encompasses over 120,000 acres of federally protected backcountry in Idaho, managed by the Bureau of Land Management. This is true wilderness—no roads, motors, or mechanized travel of any kind. The landscape is primitive and undeveloped, offering visitors a chance to experience backcountry on foot in its natural state.

The area is suited for hiking and backpacking, where self-reliance and solitude are core to the experience. You'll encounter minimal infrastructure and no maintained facilities; this is a place for those prepared to travel light and navigate remote terrain. All visitors must follow Leave No Trace principles: pack out everything you pack in, camp below timberline where permitted, and respect the wilderness character that defines the area.

Access is seasonal and weather-dependent. Snow and winter conditions typically close or severely limit travel from December through early spring. Late spring through fall offers the best window for backcountry exploration, though weather can be unpredictable even in summer months. Come prepared for self-sufficient travel with proper gear, navigation skills, and an understanding that this is untracked, undeveloped country where you are responsible for your own safety and impact.