Cold Springs (FR 56185) in NV -- Camping Rules & Access
Cold Springs (FR 56185) in NV
Road corridorHumboldt-Toiyabe NF, Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District
17 mi from Owyhee
Maps 5,897 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 14.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 14.4 miles of it dirt.
- Near Muddy Flat Spring.
- Estimated climb: 2,300 ft over 14.7 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 20%.
- Water crossings 5.4 and 5.6 miles along the road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.5 miles off.
- Haystack Mountain stands 973 ft above the map pin, 1.2 miles east.
- Haystack Spring lies 0.7 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 33–61°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.