Bristol Mountains Wilderness

The Bristol Mountains Wilderness contains the tilted and bisected old volcanic plain called Old Dad Mountains and the northern portion of the Bristol Mountains, which climb as high as 3,874 feet. The broad Budweiser Wash drains into the eastern portion of the Wilderness. The vegetation type is predominantly creosote bush desert scrub and desert wash scrub. 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 Bristol Mountains also provide habitat for migrating desert bighorn sheep. No permit is required for camping here. Camping is limited to 14 days, after which visitors must relocate at least 25 miles from their previous site. Gathering wood for campfires, where permitted, is limited to dead and down material; live vegetation cannot be cut. Domestic pets are allowed so long as they are under control and do not harass wildlife.