Coyote Mountains Wilderness Area

Coyote Mountains Wilderness Area spans nearly 24,000 acres of federally protected backcountry in California, managed by the Bureau of Land Management as a primitive non-motorized landscape. The area offers solitude and untracked exploration for hikers and backpackers willing to navigate without developed trails or facilities.

Visitation here means embracing true wilderness rules: no roads, no motors, no mechanized travel of any kind. All exploration is on foot. Leave No Trace principles are essential—pack out everything you pack in, camp responsibly, and treat the landscape as a place to pass through without leaving a mark.

Access and logistics depend on trailheads and entry points outside the wilderness boundary itself; check with the BLM for current conditions and parking. Spring and fall offer the most favorable hiking windows, though the region's desert character means conditions vary significantly by season and elevation. Carry adequate water and navigation tools, and file a trip plan before you go.