Bill Smith Springs Road (FR 45551) in NV -- Camping Rules & Access
Bill Smith Springs Road (FR 45551) in NV
Road corridorHumboldt-Toiyabe NF, Spring Mountains National Recreation Area
15 mi from Pahrump
Maps 4,334 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 1.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Horseshutem Springs.
- Estimated climb: 750 ft over 1.5 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 18%.
- Water crossings at the start of the road and 0.1 and 0.4 miles along it.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with no through road within 3.7 miles.
- Mount Stirling stands 3,882 ft above the map pin, 2.9 miles northeast.
- Horseshutem Springs lies 1.1 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 52–74°F, 0.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.