Wilderness area
South Nopah Range Wilderness
South Nopah Range Wilderness is a 17,059-acre wilderness area in Inyo County, California. It rises from about 1,499 to 4,224 ft. The nearest town is Tecopa, 2.3 miles away in a straight line.
South Nopah Range Wilderness map
South Nopah Range 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 South Nopah Range Wilderness is limited to 14 days.
- Tecopa, CA is the nearest town, 2.3 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in South Nopah Range Wilderness is about 4,224 ft, and its lowest about 1,499 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages South Nopah Range Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLM | 17,059 | Not on record | Not on record | 14 days | Not on record |
Getting to South Nopah Range Wilderness
- Tecopa, CA is the nearest town, 2.3 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-29)
Public lands next to South Nopah Range Wilderness
- Wilderness areaNopah Range Wilderness is 0.1 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
- Wilderness areaPahrump Valley Wilderness is 1.5 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
- Wilderness areaKingston Range Wilderness is 1.6 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=566 (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://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2025_Gazetteer/2025_gaz_place_06.txt (accessed 2026-09-29)