Picacho Peak Wilderness Area

Picacho Peak Wilderness Area is an 8,841-acre federally protected Wilderness in California, managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The landscape is primitive backcountry open only to non-motorized travel and foot traffic—no roads, motors, or mechanized equipment are permitted.

The area offers hiking and backpacking for visitors seeking solitude and untrammeled desert wilderness. Access is on foot only, and all travel must follow Leave No Trace principles: pack out what you pack in, camp lightly, and respect the land's protected status. The Wilderness designation means you're entering a landscape largely undeveloped and managed to preserve its character.