Big Jacks Creek Wilderness
Big Jacks Creek Wilderness is a 52,753-acre wilderness area in Owyhee County, Idaho. It rises from about 2,972 to 5,902 ft. The nearest town is Bruneau, 13.4 miles away in a straight line.
Big Jacks Creek Wilderness map
Big Jacks Creek 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
- Bruneau, ID is the nearest town, 13.4 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). The wilderness.net page for this area places it about 70 miles southeast of Boise.
- The highest ground in Big Jacks Creek Wilderness is about 5,902 ft, and its lowest about 2,972 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model). Its highest named summit is The Island, about 5,703 ft.
Who manages Big Jacks Creek Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLM | 52,753 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Boise District Bureau of Land Management, 208-384-3300 |
Getting to Big Jacks Creek Wilderness
- Bruneau, ID is the nearest town, 13.4 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
- The wilderness.net page for this area places it about 70 miles southeast of Boise.
Position, roads and vehicle notes: wilderness.net page for Big Jacks Creek Wilderness, accessed 2026-09-30. Roads and conditions change; check with the managing office before driving in.
Trailheads at Big Jacks Creek Wilderness
- Parker Trail (0.01 mi outside the boundary, 4,664 ft), at 42.5929, -115.9772
Trailhead locations: BLM recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Big Jacks Creek Wilderness
- The Island summit
- Dry Canyon canyon
- Willies Canyon canyon
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 Big Jacks Creek Wilderness
- Wilderness areaBig Jacks Creek Wilderness borders Little Jacks Creek Wilderness.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in Idaho
- 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)
- gis.blm.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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