Lye Creek (FR 50087) in NV -- Camping Rules & Access
Lye Creek (FR 50087) in NV
Road corridorHumboldt-Toiyabe NF, Santa Rosa Ranger District
50 mi from Winnemucca
9.7 mi off US 95 (straight line)
Maps 8,096 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
- 3.4 of this road’s 4.7 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Chocolate Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 1,700 ft over 4.7 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 24%.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Water crossings 0.1, 1.6 and 3.3 miles along the road.
- A cattle guard 0.5 miles along the road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Granite Peak stands 1,623 ft above the map pin, 1.3 miles southwest.
- A lake lies 1.1 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 31–50°F, 2.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.