The James Peak Wilderness is a U.S. Wilderness Area in north central Colorado in the Arapaho and Roosevelt national forests.

The wilderness area borders Indian Peaks Wilderness to the north and the James Peak Protection Area to the west.

[1] The wilderness area encompasses 17,015 acres (69 km2) immediately east of the Continental Divide in Gilpin County and Clear Creek County.

The wilderness is named after its second tallest mountain, 13,294-foot (4,052 m) James Peak.

Originally Pikes Peak was named James Peak prior to Pike's exploration journey.