The Eldorado Wilderness is a rugged maze of peaks and side canyons. The Eldorado Range is volcanic rock with basalt fows on a base of metamorphic rock. A bajada, or wide, gentle slope, extends northwest of the mountains. This forms a stark and colorful landscape bridging the expanse between U.S. Highway 95 and the Colorado River 40 miles south of Las Vegas.
Creosote bush, scrub oak, clump grass, and various cact cover the intense terrain. This creates a natural habitat for bighorn sheep in the higher elevatons. Despite a long history of tribal habitaton, abandoned mine sites are the only evidence of human actvity in the region. Aside from the Colorado River, water is scarce, and summer temperatures can reach 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
Eldorado Wilderness
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The Eldorado Wilderness is a rugged maze of peaks and side canyons. The Eldorado Range is volcanic rock with basalt fows on a base of metamorphic rock. A bajada, or wide, gentle slope, extends northwest of the mountains. This forms a stark and colorful landscape bridging the expanse between U.S. Highway 95 and the Colorado River 40 miles south of Las Vegas.
Creosote bush, scrub oak, clump grass, and various cact cover the intense terrain. This creates a natural habitat for bighorn sheep in the higher elevatons. Despite a long history of tribal habitaton, abandoned mine sites are the only evidence of human actvity in the region. Aside from the Colorado River, water is scarce, and summer temperatures can reach 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
Bureau of Land Management
Photo Credit: Sendi Kalcic
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: 31,950 acres
Elevation Range: 650 - 3,858 feet
Designation: Clark County Conservation of Public
Land and Natural Resources Act of 2002
BLM
Eldorado Wilderness
Area Description
The Eldorado Wilderness is a rugged maze of peaks and side canyons. The Eldorado Range is
volcanic rock with basalt flows on a base of metamorphic rock. A bajada, or wide, gentle slope,
extends northwest of the mountains. This forms a stark and colorful landscape bridging the
expanse between U.S. Highway 95 and the Colorado River 40 miles south of Las Vegas.
Creosote bush, scrub oak, clump grass, and various cacti cover the intense terrain. This creates
a natural habitat for bighorn sheep in the higher elevations. Despite a long history of tribal
habitation, abandoned mine sites are the only evidence of human activity in the region. Aside
from the Colorado River, water is scarce, and summer temperatures can reach 120 degrees
Fahrenheit.
Directions
Dirt roads off of U.S. Highway 95 and State Route 165 provide access from the west and south,
respectively. The eastern border can be reached from the Colorado River. The northern reaches
can be reached from Burro Wash Road, which runs along power lines and ends at the Colorado River. High-clearance is required,
with four-wheel drive needed to safely pass parts of the road.
To reach Burro Wash Road, drive east on Buchanan Boulevard from U.S. Highway 93 in Boulder City. Drive past the gate at the
substation where the road turns to dirt along the power lines. There is a parking area at a scenic overlook about six miles past the
substation. This is the boundary of the wilderness area. From here, four-wheel drive is needed, as the road deteriorates severely
for the last six miles.
Recreation
The Eldorado Wilderness provides a stunning stage for hiking,
horseback riding, and camping. Wildlife is abundant, with
bighorn sheep in the mountains and migrating birds near the
river. Hunting is allowed with proper licensing; however, target
practice is prohibited.
Photo Credit: Sendi Kalcic
Motorized vehicles, mechanized equipment, and mechanical
transport are not permitted in designated wilderness.
Maps
USGS 7.5 Quadrangle Maps: Boulder City, Boulder City SE, Nelson, Ringbolt Rapids, Willow Beach, and Fire Mountain.
Additional Information
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Campsites must be at least a half-mile off of designated roads and 100 feet
from any spring, water hole, seep or watering device.
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Campsites must be more than 100 feet from any archeological site, including
rock art.
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Disposing of debris and garbage is prohibited.
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Maximum group size: 12 members
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Maximum length of stay: 14 days
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Campfires are allowed, except during regional fire restrictions, with the
use of a fire pan and/or fire blanket. All firewood must be packed in.
Visitors are encouraged to use camp stoves.
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Geocaching is not permitted in this wilderness area.
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Dogs and other pets are prohibited.
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Other than incidental browsing, riding and pack stock animals may be fed only packed-in, certified, weed-free feed.
Photo Credit: Sendi Kalcic
Southern Nevada District Office
Contained largely within the Lake Mead National Recreation
Area, the Eldorado Wilderness is managed jointly by the
BLM and the National Park Service. 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.
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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Eldorado Wilderness