Camp Bonanza Cold Creek (FR 45202) in NV -- Camping Rules & Access

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Camp Bonanza Cold Creek (FR 45202) in NV

Road corridorHumboldt-Toiyabe NF, Spring Mountains National Recreation Area

19 mi from Pahrump

Maps 6,530 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 2.9–3.4 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • 0.9 of this road’s 3.6 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near McFarland Spring.
  • Estimated climb: 1,600 ft over 3.6 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 16%.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
  • Water crossings 0.8, 1.5 and 2.5 miles along the road.
Roadside parking · All designated routes on H-T MVUMs

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Willow Peak stands 3,438 ft above the map pin, 2.3 miles southwest.
  • Cold Creek Spring lies 0.5 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 41–64°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.