North Mesquite Mountains Wilderness
Overview
North Mesquite Mountains Wilderness is managed by Bureau of Land Management and is located near Jean, California. The North Mesquite Mountains Wilderness consists of the broad western end of Sandy Valley and the northern portion of Mesquite Mountains. Rolling brown foothills, a few steeper mountains, and medium sized buttes comprise the reddish-brown geologic features in the wilderness. Dominant vegetation includes creosote brush scrub, blackbush, Joshua tree woodland, yucca, cacti, and some grasses. Wildlife is also typical for the Mojave Desert. Due to the lack of naturalwaters, bighorn sheep do not inhabit the area on a permanent basis but do transverse the area. The southern tip of the wilderness provides critical habitat for the desert tortoise. The wilderness is located in the northeastern portion of the sector and consists of 28,955 acres.
Things to Do at North Mesquite Mountains Wilderness
Recreation Activities
Popular activities at North Mesquite Mountains Wilderness include:
Nearby Activities
- Camping
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Hunting
- Photography
- Wildlife Viewing
Plan Your Visit
Getting There
From Needles, CA, take I-40 west approx. 10 miles to the U.S. Highway 95 north exit. Exit north and take U.S. Highway 95 approx. 45 miles to NV State Route 164 (Searchlight, NV). Turn left on SR 164 and drive approx. 20 miles to the CA/NV state line. The road turns into Nipton Road. Drive on Nipton Road approx. 15 miles to I-15. Take I-15 west approx. 15 miles to Cima Road. Turn right at the Cime Road exit and take Excelsior Mine/Kingston Road north approx. 12 miles. A wilderness kiosk sign will be on your right hand side.
GPS Coordinates: 35.66823800000000, -115.73794599999999
Contact & Resources
Phone: 760-326-7000
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