Big Rocks Wilderness

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Big Rocks Wilderness is a protected natural area in Nevada known for its rugged desert landscape, distinctive rock formations, and opportunities for backcountry recreation.

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Big Rocks Wilderness canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf protected area
wilderness area
accessPolicy mechanized vehicles prohibited
non-motorized recreation only
allowedUse non-commercial recreation
primitive recreation
category Protected areas of Lincoln County, Nevada
Wilderness areas of Nevada
conservationPurpose preservation of natural desert landscapes
protection of geological features
protection of wildlife habitat
country United States of America
surface form: United States
ecosystemType desert ecosystem
governingBody U.S. Bureau of Land Management
surface form: Bureau of Land Management
hasFeature limited development
natural quiet
remote backcountry setting
IUCNCategory Ib (Wilderness Area)
landCover desert shrubland
rocky barren land
locatedIn Lincoln County, Nevada
Mojave Desert
surface form: Mojave Desert region

Nevada
managingAgency U.S. Bureau of Land Management
notableFor distinctive rock formations
rugged desert scenery
partOf National Wilderness Preservation System
surface form: U.S. National Wilderness Preservation System
prohibitedUse motorized equipment
permanent structures
road construction
protectedStatus federally designated wilderness
recreationActivity backcountry camping
backpacking
hiking
photography
rock scrambling
wildlife viewing
state Nevada
terrainFeature canyons
distinctive rock formations
rocky outcrops
rugged desert landscape
steep ridges

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Lincoln County contains Big Rocks Wilderness
subject surface form: Lincoln County, Nevada