Explore Black Canyon Wilderness, Nevada

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For a wilderness experience along the Colorado River with hot springs, petroglyphs and a scenic lowland full of slot canyons, go to Black Canyon Wilderness. The combination of river and slot canyon terrain makes for varied activities from kayaking and rock climbing, to hiking and fishing. The only problem in Black Canyon is choosing what to do first! Activities: Hiking Camping Hunting Fishing Horseback Riding Kayaking Rock Climbing Points of Interest: Hot Springs Old Mines Pictographs, Lithic Scatters, and an Intaglio TIPS: You do not need a backcountry permit to access any of the NPS-managed wilderness in Lake Mead National Recreation Area. For the areas jointly managed with the BLM, permits may be required by the BLM. Camping: Camping is allowed in the wilderness area. Use Leave No Trace minimum-impact principles. Camping is limited to 90 days within any consecutive 12-month period. Backpackers may camp anywhere in the backcountry unless posted as a "No Camping" area. Campsites must be at least a 1/2 mile off of designated roads and 100 ft. from any spring, water-hole, seep or other watering device. Camping is allowed for up to 15 days in one location. Camp Fires are permitted. Bring your own wood unless it is driftwood found below the high water line. Remove all traces, including ashes and unburned wood, and scatter your fire ring before leaving. Be aware that fire restrictions may be in place park-wide or district-wide during certain times of the year. Hunting, trapping, or fishing is allowed if you have the proper license during the proper season. Target practice prohibited. The use of horses or pack animals is allowed in wilderness areas of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Motorized vehicles and equipment are generally not permitted in any designated wilderness area. This includes human-powered machines such as bicycles. At Lake Mead National Recreation Area, some existing approved roads allow vehicle access through wilderness areas. However, no off-road vehicle travel is permitted. Rock climbing is permitted at your own risk. No permanent means of support can be left in place on any route.

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