Owyhee River Wilderness, Nature reserve in Owyhee County, United States.
The Owyhee River Wilderness covers 267,328 acres of high desert plateaus, deep canyons, and river systems in southwestern Idaho near the Oregon border.
The Bureau of Land Management received authority to protect this wilderness through the Omnibus Public Land Management Act, signed by President Obama in March 2009.
The wilderness maintains strict regulations prohibiting motorized vehicles, mechanical equipment, and construction to preserve its natural environment for future generations.
Visitors need high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles, detailed maps, and emergency supplies due to the remote location and four-hour drive from Bruneau, Idaho.
The area contains 67.3 miles of wild river sections, making it the second-largest wilderness area not within National Forest, Park, or Wildlife Refuge boundaries.
Location: Owyhee County
Operator: Bureau of Land Management
GPS coordinates: 42.28773,-116.54524
Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:19
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