The Ishi Wilderness now contains a total of 41,339 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of California. In 1984 the Ishi Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can e
Maybe — confirm before you go.
This Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
- Fee type Fee unknown — The fee structure here is unconfirmed.
- Source Official / Recreation.gov ↗
- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Check
- Official pagewww.wilderness.net ↗
- Contact 530-224-2100 · BLM_CA_Web_RE@blm.gov
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Ishi Wilderness — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
Depends Does the America the Beautiful pass work here?
Maybe — This Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go. Check with the managing agency before you go.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — trails here include Buena Vista Trail, Moak Trail, Lassen Trail. Check length and difficulty before you go.
Depends Is hunting allowed?
Yes — hunting is permitted here in season, with the required state license and tags. Check seasons and unit rules.
Yes Can you bring a dog?
Generally yes — dogs are welcome when kept under control (usually leashed). Confirm any local rules.
Depends Are drones allowed?
Sometimes — often allowed away from wilderness and developed or crowded areas, with rules. Check locally before you fly.
Depends Do you need a reservation?
A timed-entry or reservation system may apply at Ishi Wilderness. Check the official site before you arrive.
Nearby sites
Brocken Inaglory / CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge
CheckThis U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
Sacramento River Bend Area
CheckThis Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
