Fortification Range Wilderness, Protected wilderness area in Lincoln County, Nevada.

Fortification Range Wilderness is a protected area in Nevada featuring rugged mountain ridges, deep canyons, and volcanic rock formations shaped by geological processes over millions of years. The terrain transitions from exposed peaks to forested valleys, creating varied landscapes across the designated land.

The Fortification Range Wilderness covers 30,656 acres in Lincoln County, Nevada, about 50 miles southeast of Ely, and is administered by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. It protects the 13.5-mile-long Fortification Range, a low mountain chain built almost entirely of volcanic materials. The sources record no designation date, so the year 2004 should not be stated.

The name Fortification Range comes from the sheer cliffs and massive outcrops at the north end, which resemble fortifications. Visitors today hike, camp, backpack, ride horses, fish and hunt across the 30,656-acre area, and study its mule deer, antelope, mountain lions and raptors.

Bring plenty of water, food, and navigation tools since the remote location has no facilities or services available. Unpaved access roads require careful planning and appropriate equipment for a safe visit.

The Fortification Range stretches 13.5 miles (21.7 km) and is built almost entirely of volcanic rock. Its north end is the steep part, with sheer cliffs and massive outcrops, while most of the rest is gentle ridges. The wilderness covers 30,656 acres (12,406 ha) in Lincoln County, about 50 miles (80 km) southeast of Ely.