Santa Rosa-Paradise Peak Wilderness
Lonely, rarely visited, and subtle, this area is quintessential basin and range country: no lakes, no alpine meadows, no large coniferous forests. Located in north-central Nevada, it encompasses the south...
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net), where the full text continues.
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | U.S. Forest Service |
| State | Nevada |
| Size | 32,072 acres (Wilderness Connect) |
| Designated | 1989, by Congress |
| Center point | 41.5240, -117.6882 |
| Night sky | Very dark ground, a faint glow at most (Black Marble reading 21) |
Boundary map
Boundary, simplified to about 0.005 degrees Federal campground
The outline is the agency boundary simplified for display, so small parcels and inholdings may not show. The agency page has the authoritative map.
Weather by month
Large units span more than one climate. The station stands in for the center point, and the outer parts of the boundary can be warmer or colder.
Where to camp
No federal campground sits inside the boundary. 1 is within ten miles of it. Nearest first. Distances are from the campground point to the boundary edge, from the Campsite Atlas index.
Trails
7 named Forest Service trails enter this wilderness, 53 miles in all.
| Trail | Miles | Allowed uses |
|---|---|---|
| Summit Trail ↗ | 27.8 | |
| Horse Canyon ↗ | 14.6 | |
| Andorno Creek ↗ | 5.8 | |
| Falls Canyon | 2.1 | |
| McConnell Creek | 1.6 | |
| Abel Creek | 0.5 | |
| Singas Creek | 0.4 |
Lengths and allowed uses come from the Forest Service trail layer by way of Trailhead Atlas, refreshed September 18, 2026. Trails in plain text have no page there yet.
Fire nearby
- WildfireMcconnell
3 mi from the center point · 33,652 acres · 91% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge, and is measured from the center of a boundary that may be many miles across. Check the agency page for closures.
Explore
Nearby on the other atlases
- 5.1 miParadise Valley Ranger Station ↗Paradise Valley, NV
- 5.2 miMicca House ↗Paradise Valley, NV
- 10 miSilver State Flour Mill ↗Paradise Valley, NV
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Santa Rosa-Paradise Peak Wilderness?
32,072 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Santa Rosa-Paradise Peak Wilderness?
The U.S. Forest Service.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Santa Rosa-Paradise Peak Wilderness in?
Nevada.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Santa Rosa-Paradise Peak Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 1989.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Can I camp at Santa Rosa-Paradise Peak Wilderness?
No federal campground sits inside the boundary. The nearest is Lye Creek Campground, 7.2 miles out. 1 in all are within ten miles. Camping inside a wilderness is usually allowed away from roads, with no facilities; the managing agency page has the permit rules.
Source: Where to camp
How do I get to Santa Rosa-Paradise Peak Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 41.524, -117.688. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Is there a fire near Santa Rosa-Paradise Peak Wilderness right now?
1 active incident within 50 miles as of 2026-09-18, the nearest Mcconnell at 3 miles. Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge.
Source: Fire nearby
How dark is the night sky at Santa Rosa-Paradise Peak Wilderness?
NASA’s Black Marble night-lights image reads 21 on a 0 to 255 scale at the center point, very dark ground, a faint glow at most.
Source: NASA Black Marble
Are there historic places near Santa Rosa-Paradise Peak Wilderness?
3 National Register listings within 15 miles, including Paradise Valley Ranger Station and Micca House.
Source: Register Atlas
Sources
- Boundary, name, acreage, designation year, states and description: Wilderness Connect.
- Campgrounds: the Campsite Atlas index of federal campgrounds, matched to this boundary at build time.
- Trailheads and sites: the Forest Service Recreation Opportunities layer, points inside the boundary.
- Trails: the Trailhead Atlas open-data file of Forest Service trails, matched on the wilderness each trail enters.
- Night sky: NASA Black Marble (VIIRS, 2016 composite) sampled at zoom 6 around the center point.
- Weather, alerts, air quality, river flow and earthquakes load live in your browser from NWS, AirNow, USGS and iNaturalist when you open the page.