Miller Creek- Rain Creek (FR 56943) in NV -- Camping Rules & Access
Miller Creek- Rain Creek (FR 56943) in NV
Road corridorHumboldt-Toiyabe NF, Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District
10 mi from Owyhee
Maps 6,493 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 8.5–8.9 and 9.7–10.7 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
- All 19.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Moonshine Spring.
- Estimated climb: 4,500 ft over 19.1 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 24%.
- A water crossing 4.2 miles along the road.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.8 miles off.
- Cow Creek runs 1.1 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 30–57°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.