Dome Wilderness, Protected wilderness area in Santa Fe National Forest, New Mexico.

Dome Wilderness is a protected wilderness area within Santa Fe National Forest featuring mountain slopes, ridges, and natural rock formations across varied terrain. The landscape includes open elevations mixed with forested sections that create diverse hiking environments.

Congress designated this land as a protected wilderness area in 1980, placing it under Forest Service management. A major fire in 1996 substantially altered the landscape, creating visible contrasts between burned and unburned sections.

The wilderness area holds many prehistoric sites, as does the rest of Santa Fe National Forest. These are archaeological traces left by earlier inhabitants of the Jemez region; the sources name no specific tribe, so no Navajo or Pueblo affiliation should be assumed.

The wilderness is reached from Los Alamos by paved and gravel roads, with several trailheads on national forest land. Some trails continue into Bandelier National Monument, allowing long loop hikes. The 1996 fire left open, exposed ground, so carry water and sun protection.

A 1996 fire altered the landscape substantially, creating a distinct contrast between burned sections and the surrounding Santa Fe National Forest.