Blackbird Creek Loop (FR 43253) in NV -- Camping Rules & Access
Blackbird Creek Loop (FR 43253) in NV
Road corridorHumboldt-Toiyabe NF, Austin-Tonopah Ranger District
84 mi from Battle Mountain
Maps 6,816 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 12.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Goodyear Spring.
- Estimated climb: 2,900 ft over 12.4 miles through 13 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 33%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.8 miles off.
- North Toiyabe Peak stands 3,970 ft above the map pin, 6.3 miles southwest.
- Goodyear Spring lies 1.0 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 32–63°F, 0.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.