High Rock Canyon Wilderness Area

High Rock Canyon Wilderness Area spans nearly 46,500 acres of federally protected backcountry in northern Nevada, managed by the Bureau of Land Management. This is primitive wilderness—no roads, motors, or mechanized travel are permitted. Visitors come here to hike and backpack through remote terrain, seeking the solitude and self-reliance that true wilderness offers.

Access requires leaving your vehicle behind and traveling on foot. The landscape rewards those willing to venture into roadless country with quiet and space. Winter snow and high-desert conditions mean the area is most accessible during warmer months, with late spring through early fall offering the most reliable conditions. Come prepared with map, water, and the mindset of Leave No Trace travel—pack out everything you pack in, camp lightly, and tread softly on the land.