Wilderness area
North Algodones Dunes Wilderness
North Algodones Dunes Wilderness is a 25,895-acre wilderness area in Imperial County, California. It rises from about 102 to 471 ft. The nearest town is Calipatria, 14.7 miles away in a straight line.
North Algodones Dunes Wilderness map
North Algodones Dunes 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
- Calipatria, CA is the nearest town, 14.7 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in North Algodones Dunes Wilderness is about 471 ft, and its lowest about 102 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages North Algodones Dunes Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLM | 25,895 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record |
Getting to North Algodones Dunes Wilderness
- Calipatria, 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)
Other wilderness areas in California
- https://wilderness.net/visit-wilderness/?ID=415 (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com/StagedProducts/Elevation/1/TIFF/current/n33w116/USGS_1_n33w116.tif (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com/StagedProducts/Elevation/1/TIFF/current/n34w116/USGS_1_n34w116.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)