Wilderness area

Grass Valley Wilderness

Grass Valley Wilderness is a 30,186-acre wilderness area in San Bernardino County, California. It rises from about 2,944 to 4,665 ft. The nearest town is Johannesburg, 14.7 miles away in a straight line.

Grass Valley Wilderness
Photo: Bureau of Land Management California, Public domain

Grass Valley Wilderness map

Grass Valley Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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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

Johannesburg, CA is the nearest town, 14.7 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
The highest ground in Grass Valley Wilderness is about 4,665 ft, and its lowest about 2,944 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).

Who manages Grass Valley Wilderness

Agency Acres Permit Group size Stay limit Office
BLM 30,186 Not on record Not on record Not on record Ridgecrest Field Office, 760-384-5400

Getting to Grass Valley Wilderness

  • Johannesburg, CA is the nearest town, 14.7 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-29)

Public lands next to Grass Valley Wilderness

Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.

Other wilderness areas in California

California wilderness areas