Where to View Wild Burros in Nevada: Muddy Mountain HMA

The Muddy Mountain Herd Management Area (HMA)

The Muddy Mountain Herd Management Area (HMA) is a vast expanse of 140,699 acres in southern Nevada, approximately 40 miles east of Las Vegas in Clark County. This area is a unique habitat where wild burros roam freely, managed by both the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the National Park Service (NPS).

How to get there:

The Muddy Mountain HMA is easily accessible from Las Vegas, making it a convenient destination for those interested in observing wild burros in their natural habitat.

About the burros:

The estimated Appropriate Management Level (AML) for the area is 50 burros. While the NPS manages for an AML of zero, they permit incidental use by the burros in the HMA area managed by both agencies, allowing these majestic animals to thrive.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the Bureau of Land Management's documentation.