Wilderness area
Havasu Wilderness
Havasu Wilderness is a 17,801-acre wilderness area in Mohave County, California. It rises from about 453 to 2,320 ft. The nearest town is Crystal Beach, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.
Havasu Wilderness map
Havasu 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
- Campfires are prohibited.
- Crystal Beach, AZ is the nearest town, 0.3 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Havasu Wilderness is about 2,320 ft, and its lowest about 453 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Havasu Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish and Wildlife Service | 17,801 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Refuge Manager |
Getting to Havasu Wilderness
- Crystal Beach, AZ is the nearest town, 0.3 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-29)
Public lands next to Havasu Wilderness
- Wilderness areaHavasu Wilderness borders Chemehuevi Mountains Wilderness.
- National wildlife refugeHavasu Wilderness borders Havasu National Wildlife Refuge.
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=233 (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com/StagedProducts/Elevation/1/TIFF/current/n35w115/USGS_1_n35w115.tif (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2025_Gazetteer/2025_gaz_place_04.txt (accessed 2026-09-29)