Jarbidge Wilderness
| Jarbidge Wilderness | |
|---|---|
Wildflowers in the upper Jarbidge River Canyon | |
| Location | Elko County, Nevada, USA |
| Nearest city | Jarbidge, NV |
| Coordinates | 41°45′41″N 115°19′13″W / 41.76139°N 115.32028°W |
| Area | 113,167 acres (457.97 km2) |
| Established | January 1, 1964 |
| Governing body | U.S. Forest Service |
The Jarbidge Wilderness is a wilderness area located in the Jarbidge Mountains of northern Elko County in northeastern Nevada, United States. It is contained within the Jarbidge Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
"Jarbidge" is a name derived from the Shoshone language meaning "devil". Indians believed the hills in the area were haunted.