Gospel-Hump Wilderness
Gospel-Hump Wilderness is a 205,395-acre wilderness area in Idaho County, Idaho. It rises from about 1,954 to 8,918 ft. The nearest town is Elk City, 10.3 miles away in a straight line.
Gospel-Hump Wilderness map
Gospel-Hump 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 Gospel-Hump Wilderness is 20.
- Elk City, ID is the nearest town, 10.3 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Gospel-Hump Wilderness is about 8,918 ft, and its lowest about 1,954 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model). Its highest named summit is Buffalo Hump, about 8,918 ft.
Who manages Gospel-Hump Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 205,395 | Not on record | 20 | Not on record | Red River Ranger District, 208-842-2245 |
Getting to Gospel-Hump Wilderness
- Elk City, ID is the nearest town, 10.3 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at Gospel-Hump Wilderness
- Wind River Trailhead (inside the boundary, 2,834 ft), at 45.4634, -115.9364
- Sr444crd-001 (0.01 mi outside the boundary, 7,109 ft), at 45.5957, -115.9246
- Moore's Station Trailhead (0.03 mi outside the boundary, 7,377 ft), at 45.5949, -115.8860
- Sr444rd-017 (0.03 mi outside the boundary, 7,351 ft), at 45.5979, -115.8945
- Slate Lakes Trailhead (0.04 mi outside the boundary, 7,475 ft), at 45.6027, -115.9236
- Sr444rd-016 (0.04 mi outside the boundary, 7,407 ft), at 45.5974, -115.9017
- Square Mountain Trailhead (0.05 mi outside the boundary, 7,977 ft), at 45.5972, -115.8619
- Sr444rd-004 (0.06 mi outside the boundary, 5,770 ft), at 45.6450, -116.0014
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Gospel-Hump Wilderness
- Buffalo Hump summit
- North Pole summit
- Oregon Butte summit
- Calendar Canyon canyon
- Jumbo Canyon canyon
- Sweet Anise Spring spring
- East Gospel 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.
Public lands next to Gospel-Hump Wilderness
- National forestGospel-Hump Wilderness lies inside Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest.
- Wilderness areaGospel-Hump Wilderness borders Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness.
- National forestGospel-Hump Wilderness borders Payette National Forest.
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)
- apps.fs.usda.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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