Explore Ireteba Peaks Wilderness, Nevada

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Climb a peak named after a leader of the Mojave people? Check. Roam alongside bighorn sheep among pinyon and juniper trees? Yep. Traverse varied terrain that changes from steep canyons at higher elevations to rolling hills, to shallow desert washes across a broad bajada? Ireteba has all that too. Get your pack horse saddled and your compass ready. Let’s explore Ireteba Peaks! Activities include hiking, horseback riding, camping and hunting (Seasonal; License Required). Iretaba Peaks Wilderness is managed by the National Park Service and the Bureau of Land Management. The western (BLM) portion of the wilderness is part of Avi Kwa Ame National Monument, designated in 2023. Points of Interest: Petroglyphs Pictographs Old Mines Visitors can access the Ireteba Peaks Wilderness from dirt roads leading off of State Route 165 from the north, U.S. Highway 95 from the west, Cottonwood Cove Road from the south, or Lake Mohave from the east. TIPS: Campsites must be set up at least a half-mile off of designated roads and 100 feet from any spring, water hole, seep or watering device. Campsites must be more than 100 feet from any archeological site, including rock art. Disposing of debris and garbage is prohibited. Maximum group size: 12 members Maximum length of stay: 14 days Campfires are allowed, except during regional fire restrictions, with the use of a fire pan and/or fire blanket. All firewood must be packed in. Visitors are encouraged to use camp stoves. Geocaching is not permitted in this wilderness area. Dogs and other pets are prohibited.

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