Explore Bridge Canyon Wilderness, Nevada

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The Bridge Canyon Wilderness is a small wilderness area located in the Newberry Mountains in southern Nevada, United States, in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. It is also within Avi Kwa Ame National Monument. Want to beat the desert heat? The Bridge Canyon Wilderness in the Newberry Mountains offers a cool refuge. These imposing mountains contain wilderness strewn with rugged granite boulders, steep canyons, and intermittent springs and seeps. Besides natural beauty and cool temperatures, Bridge Canyon Wilderness, managed by the National Park Service, is home to one of the Southwest’s more significant Petroglyph sites. In fact, archaeologists think Grapevine Canyon was part of an ancient "spirit walk" that led westward to Spirit Mountain, a place that has high religious significance for many Native Americans. Activities: Camping Hunting Hiking Canyoneering Points of Interest: Petroglyphs Grapevine Canyon Sacatone Canyon (Canyoneering) TIPS: All motor vehicles must be street legal. Vehicle operators must have a valid operator's license in their possession. Vehicle camping is permitted at designated backcountry campsites only. Driving off of designated roads is prohibited. Maximum stay in any backcountry camping area is 15 days. Group size is limited to 12 people. Backpackers may camp anywhere except "No Camping" areas. Campsites must be at least a 1/2 mile off of designated roads and 100 ft. from any spring, water-hole, seep or other water. Maximum stay in any backcountry camping area is 15 days. Hunting is allowed except in those areas posted as "No Hunting" zones. Target shooting is prohibited throughout Lake Mead NRA. Geocaching is not a permitted activity at Lake Mead NRA. Collection and removal of natural, historical or cultural objects is prohibited. Report any resource violations to our dispatch office (702) 293-8998.

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