Indian Creek Road (FR 31040) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Indian Creek Road (FR 31040) in CA
Road corridorHumboldt-Toiyabe NF, Carson Ranger District
15 mi from Topaz Ranch Estates
11 mi off US 395 (straight line)
Maps 6,600 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest ↗
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 2.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Hangman's Cave.
- Estimated climb: 730 ft over 2.9 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 18%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- A water crossing 1.9 miles along the road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.5 miles off.
- Silver Peak stands 4,191 ft above the map pin, 7.1 miles south.
- A pond lies 0.5 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 32–62°F, 2.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.