White Mountain Wilderness
White Mountain Wilderness is a 46,963-acre wilderness area in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It rises from about 6,357 to 11,285 ft. The nearest town is Nogal, 2 miles away in a straight line.
White Mountain Wilderness map
White Mountain 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
- Nogal, NM is the nearest town, 2 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in White Mountain Wilderness is about 11,285 ft, and its lowest about 6,357 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model). Its highest named summit is White Horse Hill, about 10,244 ft.
Who manages White Mountain Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 46,963 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Smokey Bear Ranger District, 575-257-4095 |
Getting to White Mountain Wilderness
- Nogal, NM is the nearest town, 2 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at White Mountain Wilderness
- Argentina/Bonito Th (0.01 mi outside the boundary, 7,816 ft), at 33.4630, -105.8050
- Crest South (0.01 mi outside the boundary, 9,293 ft), at 33.4270, -105.7350
- Dry Mills Trailhead (0.02 mi outside the boundary, 7,911 ft), at 33.4190, -105.7040
- Three Rivers (0.03 mi outside the boundary, 6,435 ft), at 33.4020, -105.8830
- Crest North (0.07 mi outside the boundary, 8,762 ft), at 33.4940, -105.7840
- Mills Canyon (0.27 mi outside the boundary, 7,056 ft), at 33.4520, -105.6960
- Scenic (0.65 mi outside the boundary, 9,862 ft), at 33.4000, -105.7900
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Named summits, canyons, and springs in White Mountain Wilderness
- White Horse Hill summit
- Nogal Peak summit
- Argentina Peak summit
- Argentina Canyon canyon
- Aspen Canyon canyon
- Argentina Spring spring
- Bonito Seep spring
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 White Mountain Wilderness
- National forestWhite Mountain Wilderness lies inside Lincoln National Forest.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in New Mexico
- 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)
- apps.fs.usda.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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