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Wilderness · NM

Antelope Wilderness Study Area

Bureau of Land Management
DesignationWilderness
StateNM
Managed byBureau of Land Management
Best seasonApr–Oct
On the map
Map showing the location of Antelope Wilderness Study Area

About Antelope Wilderness Study Area

The Antelope WSA is an open landscape that provides 360-degree views of rolling desert prairie. It is adjacent to the San Pasqual Wilderness, which is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This area is home to both antelope and mule deer and boasts a mix of broom dalea and sand sage. The vegetation provides ideal raptor-feeding habitat.

Things to do

HikingWildlife viewingWildernessBirdingDispersed camping

When to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Best Apr–OctAverage monthly sunny share of daylight: 72%1.5 wet days / month
Weather data & source

Each figure averages the highlighted months. 2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Plan your visit

Antelope Wilderness Study Area is managed by Bureau of Land Management. Check current conditions, permits, and reservations before you go.

See it on Recreation.gov →