Pelican Island Wilderness
The Pelican Island Wilderness is part of the 110 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. This System of lands provides clean air, water, and habitat critical for rare and endangered plants and animals. You play an important role in helping to "secure for the American people of present and future generations the benefits of an enduring resource of wilderness"
as called for by the Congress of the United States through the Wilderness Act of 1964
. Please follow the requirements outlined below to ensure protection of this unique area.
The Pelican Island Wilderness is closed to public visitation to protect wildlife and natural resources.