Are motor vehicles allowed?
Generally, the Wilderness Act prohibits the use of motor vehicles in wilderness. The law does make special provisions for motor vehicle use: when required in emergencies involving the health and safety of persons; to control fire, insects, and diseases, as necessary to meet minimum requirements for the administration of the area. Motor vehicles may also be allowed where reasonable access to inholdings, existing grazing uses, or valid existing rights requires motorized access. These provisions are elaborated upon in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).
