Bruneau-Jarbidge Rivers Wilderness
Bruneau-Jarbidge Rivers Wilderness is an 89,820-acre wilderness area in Owyhee County, Idaho. It rises from about 2,636 to 5,717 ft. The nearest town is Bruneau, 8.9 miles away in a straight line.
Bruneau-Jarbidge Rivers Wilderness map
Bruneau-Jarbidge Rivers 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, 8.9 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). The wilderness.net page for this area places it about 120 miles southeast of Boise.
- The highest ground in Bruneau-Jarbidge Rivers Wilderness is about 5,717 ft, and its lowest about 2,636 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Bruneau-Jarbidge Rivers Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLM | 89,820 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record, 208-736-2377 |
Getting to Bruneau-Jarbidge Rivers Wilderness
- Bruneau, ID is the nearest town, 8.9 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 120 miles southeast of Boise.
Position, roads and vehicle notes: wilderness.net page for Bruneau-Jarbidge Rivers Wilderness, accessed 2026-09-30. Roads and conditions change; check with the managing office before driving in.
Trailheads at Bruneau-Jarbidge Rivers Wilderness
- Roberson Trailhead East Trailhead (0.03 mi outside the boundary, 3,643 ft), at 42.6520, -115.6973
- Tindall Trail (0.19 mi outside the boundary, 4,988 ft), at 42.3325, -115.7762
Trailhead locations: BLM recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Bruneau-Jarbidge Rivers Wilderness
- East Fork Bruneau Canyon canyon
- Arch Canyon canyon
- Cougar Spring spring
- Indian Hot Springs spring
- Cedar Tree Trail Lakes lake
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-30.
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)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- gis.blm.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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