Ptarmigan Peak Wilderness
Ptarmigan Peak Wilderness is a 12,615-acre wilderness area in Summit County, Colorado. It rises from about 9,536 to 12,751 ft. The nearest town is Dillon, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.
Ptarmigan Peak Wilderness map
Ptarmigan Peak 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 Ptarmigan Peak Wilderness is 15.
- Campfires are prohibited.
- Dillon, CO is the nearest town, 1.8 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Ptarmigan Peak Wilderness is about 12,751 ft, and its lowest about 9,536 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model). Its highest named summit is Coon Hill, about 12,751 ft.
Who manages Ptarmigan Peak Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 12,615 | Not on record | 15 | Not on record | East Zone/Dillon Ranger District, 970-468-5400 |
Getting to Ptarmigan Peak Wilderness
- Dillon, CO is the nearest town, 1.8 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Ptarmigan Peak Wilderness
- Coon Hill summit
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 Ptarmigan Peak Wilderness
- National forestPtarmigan Peak Wilderness lies inside White River National Forest.
- National forestPtarmigan Peak Wilderness borders Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests.
- Wilderness areaEagles Nest 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)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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