Wilderness area
Otay Mountain Wilderness
Otay Mountain Wilderness is a 16,893-acre wilderness area in San Diego County, California. It rises from about 429 to 3,532 ft. The nearest town is Jamul, 5.6 miles away in a straight line.
Otay Mountain Wilderness map
Otay Mountain 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
- Camping in Otay Mountain Wilderness is limited to 14 days.
- Jamul, CA is the nearest town, 5.6 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Otay Mountain Wilderness is about 3,532 ft, and its lowest about 429 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Otay Mountain Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLM | 16,893 | Not on record | Not on record | 14 days | Palm Springs-South Coast Field Office, 760-833-7100 |
Getting to Otay Mountain Wilderness
- Jamul, CA is the nearest town, 5.6 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-29)
Public lands next to Otay Mountain Wilderness
- National wildlife refugeOtay Mountain Wilderness borders San Diego 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=433 (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)