Nopah Range Wilderness Area

Nopah Range Wilderness Area spans over 111,000 acres of federally protected backcountry in California, managed by the Bureau of Land Management. This is primitive, non-motorized country where hiking and backpacking are the primary ways to experience the landscape. The wilderness is open to foot travel and offers solitude for those willing to leave the road behind.

Visitors should understand the core reality of wilderness travel here: no roads, no motors, no mechanized equipment. Leave No Trace principles are not optional—they are the foundation of wilderness stewardship. Water and shade can be scarce, so preparation and self-sufficiency are essential. This is a place for self-reliant travelers who respect the land and carry out everything they carry in.