La Garita Wilderness
La Garita Wilderness is a 126,480-acre wilderness area in Saguache County, Colorado. It rises from about 8,743 to 14,005 ft. The nearest town is Cathedral, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.
La Garita Wilderness map
La Garita 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
- Cathedral, CO is the nearest town, 1.5 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in La Garita Wilderness is about 14,005 ft, and its lowest about 8,743 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model). Its highest named summit is San Luis Peak, about 14,005 ft.
Who manages La Garita Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 126,480 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Divide Ranger District, 719-657-3321 |
Getting to La Garita Wilderness
- Cathedral, CO is the nearest town, 1.5 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at La Garita Wilderness
- Eddiesville South Trailhead (0.02 mi outside the boundary, 10,362 ft), at 38.0239, -106.8364
- Stewart Creek Trailhead (0.02 mi outside the boundary, 10,482 ft), at 38.0248, -106.8411
- Eddiesville North Trailhead (0.03 mi outside the boundary, 10,333 ft), at 38.0257, -106.8358
- Rough Creek Trailhead (0.1 mi outside the boundary, 9,175 ft), at 38.0517, -107.0886
- Tumble Creek Trailhead (0.16 mi outside the boundary, 10,286 ft), at 37.9788, -107.1701
- Wheeler Geologic Area Trailhead (0.16 mi outside the boundary, 10,981 ft), at 37.8718, -106.7873
- Brush Creek Winter Trailhead (0.21 mi outside the boundary, 9,913 ft), at 38.0293, -107.1586
- Spring Creek Pass Trailhead (0.21 mi outside the boundary, 10,902 ft), at 37.9397, -107.1589
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Named summits, canyons, and springs in La Garita Wilderness
- San Luis Peak summit
- Stewart Peak summit
- Organ Mountain summit
- Beaver Ponds 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.
Public lands next to La Garita Wilderness
- National forest Most of La Garita Wilderness lies inside Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests.
- Wilderness areaLa Garita Wilderness borders Powderhorn Wilderness.
- National forestLa Garita Wilderness borders Rio Grande National Forest.
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)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (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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