Tennessee Mine (FR 56668) in NV -- Camping Rules & Access
Tennessee Mine (FR 56668) in NV
Road corridorHumboldt-Toiyabe NF, Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District
26 mi from Owyhee
Maps 7,068 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 5.2–6.7 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 7.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Waterlog Summit.
- Estimated climb: 1,200 ft over 7.3 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 27%.
- A cattle guard at the start of the road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.9 miles off.
- The Sunflower Reservoir shoreline is 0.8 mi off.
- Tennessee Mountain stands 1,278 ft above the map pin, 2.8 miles northeast.
Climate averages
October normals 31–56°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.