About Stateline Wilderness
The small but pristine Stateline Wilderness contains the eastern terminus of the 15 mile long Clark Mountain Range. The limestone/dolomite mountains are steep and rugged. Dominant vegetation includes creosote brush and bursage on the bajadas and Mojave yucca, Joshua tree, cacti, and various mixed shrubs on the slopes. The highest elevations contain some pinyon-juniper habitat. Wildlife is typical for the Mojave Desert; including coyote, black-tailed jackrabbits, ground squirrels, kangaroo rats, quail, roadrunners, rattlesnakes, and several species of lizards. The wilderness consists of 6,963 acres.
How to Get There
From Needles, CA, take I-40 west approx. 10 miles to the U.S. Highway 95 north exit. Exit north and take U.S. Highway 95 approx. 45 miles to NV State Route 164 (Searchlight, NV). Turn left on SR 164 and drive approx. 20 miles to the CA/NV state line. The road turns into Nipton Road. Drive on Nipton Road approx. 15 miles to I-15. Take I-15 north approx. 10 miles to Primm, NV. Exit I-15 and take your first left into Whiskey Pete's Casino. Drive to the back side of the casino parking lot and exit through the semi-truck parking lot onto BLM Route NN402 - Stateline Pass. Drive approx. 3 miles. A wilderness kiosk sign will be on your left hand side.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Stateline Wilderness
Heading to Stateline Wilderness? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for Stateline Wilderness?
No central reservation system listed for Stateline Wilderness. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/recarea/13490) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to Stateline Wilderness?
From Needles, CA, take I-40 west approx. 10 miles to the U.S. Highway 95 north exit. Exit north and take U.S. Highway 95 approx. 45 miles to NV State Route 164 (Searchlight, NV). Turn left on SR 164 and drive approx. 20 miles to the CA/NV state line. The road turns into Nipton Road. Drive on Nipton Road approx. 15 miles to I-15. Take I-15 north approx. 10 miles to Primm, NV. Exit I-15 and take you…
How do I contact Stateline Wilderness?
You can reach the park at phone: 760-326-7000 or email: BLM_CA_Web_NE@blm.gov.
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