Plans are being implemented to make additional recreation areas accessible. For the most current information on these and other areas, please check with your local Forest Service office. Wilderness There are 86,193 acres of wilderness in the Carson. Wilderness is land set aside as part of wild America, where man can be a visitor. The natural environment has not been disturbed.
Travel is restricted to foot or horseback.
No mechanized equipment is allowed. Maps are available at any Carson office. No permit is required to enter these wilderness areas. For those who want to get away, the Carson provides opportunities for back-country car and backpack camping. With few exceptions, visitors can roam the woods at will, wrapped in a cloak of peace and quiet.