Carrizo Gorge Wilderness Area

Carrizo Gorge Wilderness Area encompasses nearly 15,000 acres of federally protected backcountry in California, managed by the Bureau of Land Management as a primitive, non-motorized landscape. The wilderness offers hiking and backpacking opportunities through rugged terrain where solitude and self-reliance are central to the experience.

Visiting requires understanding wilderness rules: no roads, motorized vehicles, or mechanized travel are permitted. All users must practice Leave No Trace principles—pack out what you pack in, camp responsibly, and travel lightly on the land. Access is on foot or horseback only, and trip planning should account for water availability and seasonal conditions in this remote area.