Bowman Creek (FR 43307) in NV -- Camping Rules & Access

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Bowman Creek (FR 43307) in NV

Road corridorHumboldt-Toiyabe NF, Austin-Tonopah Ranger District

76 mi from Tonopah

Maps 6,341 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–3.6 and 5.6–5.9 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 6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 1,900 ft over 6 miles, with sustained grades near 30% and pitches to 44%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
Roadside parking · All designated routes on H-T MVUMs

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.7 miles off.
  • Bunker Hill stands 5,116 ft above the map pin, 5.7 miles north.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 38–64°F, 1.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.