Pennsylvania Hill (FR 56590) in NV -- Camping Rules & Access
Pennsylvania Hill (FR 56590) in NV
Road corridorHumboldt-Toiyabe NF, Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District
17 mi from Owyhee
Maps 6,023 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
VerizonNONE
AT&TSTRONG
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkEXCELLENT
Road Access
Difficult
- All 11.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 4.6 miles of it dirt.
- Estimated climb: 6,600 ft over 11.2 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 30% and pitches to 43%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with no through road within 3.7 miles.
- Hutch Creek runs 0.1 mi off.
- Pennsylvania Hill stands 3,098 ft above the map pin, 3.8 miles northwest.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 31–59°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.