Wilderness area
Pahrump Valley Wilderness
Pahrump Valley Wilderness is a 73,726-acre wilderness area in Inyo County, California. It rises from about 2,588 to 5,135 ft. The nearest town is Charleston View, 2.1 miles away in a straight line.
Pahrump Valley Wilderness map
Pahrump Valley 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
- Charleston View, CA is the nearest town, 2.1 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Pahrump Valley Wilderness is about 5,135 ft, and its lowest about 2,588 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Pahrump Valley Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLM | 73,726 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record |
Getting to Pahrump Valley Wilderness
- Charleston View, CA is the nearest town, 2.1 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-29)
Public lands next to Pahrump Valley Wilderness
- Wilderness areaNorth Mesquite Mountains Wilderness is 0.5 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
- Wilderness areaKingston Range Wilderness is 1.1 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
- Wilderness areaSouth Nopah Range Wilderness is 1.5 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
- Wilderness areaNopah Range Wilderness is 1.8 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=437 (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com/StagedProducts/Elevation/1/TIFF/current/n36w117/USGS_1_n36w117.tif (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com/StagedProducts/Elevation/1/TIFF/current/n36w116/USGS_1_n36w116.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)