Introduction

The United States Congress designated the Jumbo Springs Wilderness (map) in 2002 and it now has a total of 4,631 acres. All of this wilderness is located in Nevada and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

Description

The wilderness area contains the upper canyons of three major washes that drain from the edge of a plateau, Jumbo Basin, east toward Lake Mead. Elevations range from 2,700 feet to the 4,700 foot ridge. Vegetation is creosote brush desert at lower elevations and pinion woodland in the upper elevation. Wildlife of interest include desert tortoise in lower elevations and mule deer in upper elevations.

Planning to Visit the Jumbo Springs Wilderness?

• Print a fact sheet
• General things to consider when visiting any wilderness
• Regulations
• Contact the Bureau of Land Management
• Other recommended websites

Leave No Trace

How to follow the seven standard Leave No Trace principles differs in different parts of the country (desert vs. Rocky Mountains). Click on any of the principles listed below to learn more about how they apply in the Jumbo Springs Wilderness.

1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
3. Dispose of Waste Properly
4. Leave What You Find
5. Minimize Campfire Impacts
6. Respect Wildlife
7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors

For more information on Leave No Trace, Visit the Leave No Trace, Inc. website.