NPS Wilderness Categories
Did you know there are five categories of NPS wilderness? Learn about why these categories exist and how they differ from each other.
National Parks with Wilderness
Many national parks throughout the country manage their lands and waters as wilderness. Is there a NPS wilderness area near you?
Law and Policy
The 1964 Wilderness Act and related NPS policy guides NPS staff in managing wilderness lands. How does law and policy affect wilderness?
Other Federal Lands with Wilderness
The National Wilderness Preservation System is an interagency network of federally designated wilderness areas.
Stories about NPS Wilderness
Learn about wilderness-related news, events, and updates within national parks across the country.
Last updated: September 5, 2023