Bureau of Land Management
Southern Nevada District Office
4701 N. Torrey Pines Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89103
http://www.blm.gov/nv/st/en/fo/lvfo.1.html
Size: 44,245 acres
Elevation Range: 2,500 - 7,026 feet
Designation: Clark County Conservation of Public
Land and Natural Resources Act of 2002
BLM
South McCullough Wilderness
Area Description
The vast South McCullough Wilderness covers 44,245 acres,
including the southern part of the McCullough Range, which takes
center stage through the wilderness. The ridge of ancient
metamorphic rock runs north-south and is flanked by steep slopes
and rugged canyons to the east and west. The land gradually
eases into a gentler slope, with foothills to the west running out
across a wide bajada.
With an elevation range from 2,500 feet at the northwest end
to 7,026 feet at the summit of the southern end of McCullough
Mountain, the wilderness supports a variety of plant and animal
life including Mojave yucca, banana yucca, buckhorn cholla,
catclaw acacia, Apache plume, blackbrush and Joshua trees. At the
higher elevations, you’ll find single-leaf pinyon pine, Utah juniper,
California juniper various kinds of cholla, prickly pear cactus, and
hedgehog cactus.
Desert bighorn sheep, mule deer, antelope ground squirrels, desert woodrats, jackrabbits, desert tortoise, a variety of lizards and
snakes, Gambel’s quail, chukar, red-tailed hawks, northern flickers, and a variety of sparrows may be glimpsed in this wilderness.
Directions
The South McCullough Wilderness is located about 45 miles south of Las Vegas near the Nevada/
California border. Powerline Road leads north off of State Route 164/Nipton Road, providing access
to the eastern border of the wilderness. Just north of the Jean Airport, dirt roads lead southeast from
State Highway 164, providing access at the northwestern edge of the wilderness. Road conditions vary,
high-clearance and four-wheel drive are encouraged.
Motorized vehicles, mechanized equipment, and mechanical transport are not permitted in designated
wilderness.
Recreation
Maps
USGS 7.5 Quadrangle Maps: Roach, McCullough Pass, McCullough
Mountain NE, Desert, McCullough Mountain, Highland Spring.
Additional Information
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Recommended group size: 12 members
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No camping is allowed within 300 feet of water sources or
fenced enclosures.
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Campfires are allowed in South McCullough Wilderness, except during regional fire restrictions, with use of a fire pan and/or
fire blanket. Visitors are encouraged to only use camp stoves.
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Cross country use of recreational riding or pack stock is not permitted except for
members of a hunting party in possession of a valid state hunting license and
tag, in pursuit of big game and during hunting season.
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Grazing of pack stock animals is not permitted. Feeding is limited to packed in,
certified, weed-free feed; pellets are strongly recommended.
Southern Nevada District Office
The South McCullough Wilderness provides a unique and
beautiful backdrop for hiking, hunting, horseback riding, wildlife
viewing, and camping. Backcountry permits are not required.
Camping is limited to a total of 14 days in one location, and no
more than 90 days total within any consecutive 12-month period.
Hunting and trapping is allowed with proper licensing.
No warranty is made by the Bureau of Land Management as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of these data for individual use or aggregate use with other data. Original data were
compiled from various sources. This information may not meet National Map Accuacy standards. This product was developed through digital means and may be updated without notification.
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