The Machesna Mountain Wilderness now contains a total of 19,882 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 Machesna Mountain Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System
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 661-391-6000 · BLM_CA_Web_BK@blm.gov
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Machesna Mountain 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 Forest Route 30S03, Pine Mountain Road, American Canyon Road, and more. Check length and difficulty before you go.
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 Machesna Mountain Wilderness. Check the official site before you arrive.
Nearby sites
bill mulder from santa margarita, usa / CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Santa Margarita Lake
CheckArmy Corps site — the pass gives 50% off day-use fees only and never covers camping. Confirm at the gate.
Soda Lake Overlook
ConfirmedThis site is free — no fee is charged, so you won’t need your pass to get in.