Wilderness area
Carrizo Gorge Wilderness
Carrizo Gorge Wilderness is a 14,740-acre wilderness area in San Diego County, California. It rises from about 914 to 4,620 ft. The nearest town is Jacumba, 2.5 miles away in a straight line.
Carrizo Gorge Wilderness map
Carrizo Gorge Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
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.
Common questions
- Jacumba, CA is the nearest town, 2.5 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Carrizo Gorge Wilderness is about 4,620 ft, and its lowest about 914 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Carrizo Gorge Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLM | 14,740 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record |
Getting to Carrizo Gorge Wilderness
- Jacumba, CA is the nearest town, 2.5 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-29)
Public lands next to Carrizo Gorge Wilderness
- State parkCarrizo Gorge Wilderness borders Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
- Wilderness areaSawtooth Mountains Wilderness is 1.4 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in California
- https://wilderness.net/visit-wilderness/?ID=101 (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com/StagedProducts/Elevation/1/TIFF/current/n33w117/USGS_1_n33w117.tif (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2025_Gazetteer/2025_gaz_place_06.txt (accessed 2026-09-29)