Dugger Mountain Wilderness
Dugger Mountain Wilderness is an 8,947-acre wilderness area in Cleburne County, Alabama. It rises from about 725 to 2,127 ft. The nearest town is Nances Creek, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.
Dugger Mountain Wilderness map
Dugger Mountain Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- Nances Creek, AL is the nearest town, 1.2 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Dugger Mountain Wilderness is about 2,127 ft, and its lowest about 725 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model). Its highest named summit is Red Mountain, about 1,507 ft.
Who manages Dugger Mountain Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 8,947 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Shoal Creek Ranger District, 256-463-2272 |
Getting to Dugger Mountain Wilderness
- Nances Creek, AL is the nearest town, 1.2 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at Dugger Mountain Wilderness
- Pinhoti Pinky Burns Th (0.03 mi outside the boundary, 878 ft), at 33.8331, -85.6232
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Dugger Mountain Wilderness
- Red Mountain summit
- Berry Mountain summit
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-30. Summit elevations measured on the USGS 3DEP elevation model, which can read a few feet under a surveyed summit height.
Public lands next to Dugger Mountain Wilderness
- National forestDugger Mountain Wilderness lies inside National Forests in Alabama.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in Alabama
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- apps.fs.usda.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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