Eagles Nest Wilderness
Eagles Nest Wilderness is a 135,104-acre wilderness area in Summit County, Colorado. It rises from about 7,857 to 13,541 ft. The nearest town is Silverthorne, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
Eagles Nest Wilderness map
Eagles Nest Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency 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.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- The maximum group size at Eagles Nest Wilderness is 15.
- Campfires are prohibited.
- Silverthorne, CO is the nearest town, 0.8 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Eagles Nest Wilderness is about 13,541 ft, and its lowest about 7,857 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model). Its highest named summit is Mount Powell, about 13,541 ft.
Who manages Eagles Nest Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 135,104 | Not on record | 15 | Not on record | East Zone/Dillon Ranger District, 970-468-5400 |
Getting to Eagles Nest Wilderness
- Silverthorne, CO is the nearest town, 0.8 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at Eagles Nest Wilderness
- Surprise Trailhead (0.02 mi outside the boundary, 8,596 ft), at 39.8370, -106.3108
- Lower Boulder Creek Trailhead (0.07 mi outside the boundary, 9,472 ft), at 39.7111, -106.1677
- Cataract Lake Trailhead (0.08 mi outside the boundary, 8,648 ft), at 39.8373, -106.3160
- Rock Creek Trailhead (0.08 mi outside the boundary, 9,470 ft), at 39.7113, -106.1677
- Booth Creek Trailhead (0.11 mi outside the boundary, 8,402 ft), at 39.6505, -106.3209
- Bighorn Trailhead (0.13 mi outside the boundary, 8,615 ft), at 39.6392, -106.2951
- Eaglesmere Trailhead (0.17 mi outside the boundary, 8,706 ft), at 39.8396, -106.3130
- Gore Creek Trailhead (0.17 mi outside the boundary, 8,681 ft), at 39.6277, -106.2750
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Eagles Nest Wilderness
- Mount Powell summit
- Eagles Nest summit
- Red Peak summit
- Soda Springs spring
- Booth Lake lake
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-30. Summit elevations measured on the USGS 3DEP elevation model, which can read a few feet under a surveyed summit height.
Campgrounds in and around Eagles Nest Wilderness
Gore Creek camping (0.2 miles outside the boundary): its sites, fees, and reservations on campgroundsdb.com.
Fishing and water
Piney Lake fishing (0.1 miles outside the boundary): its fishing and stocking record on fishypedia.com.
Public lands next to Eagles Nest Wilderness
- National forestEagles Nest Wilderness lies inside White River National Forest.
- Wilderness areaPtarmigan Peak Wilderness is 2.2 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 Colorado
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- apps.fs.usda.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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