Golden Fleece Mine Road (FR 41648) in NV -- Camping Rules & Access

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Golden Fleece Mine Road (FR 41648) in NV

Road corridorHumboldt-Toiyabe NF, Carson Ranger District

4.1 mi from Reno

Maps 6,510 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–0.4 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 3.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Peavine Peak.
  • Estimated climb: 150 ft over 3.3 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 18%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Roadside parking · All designated routes on H-T MVUMs

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off.
  • Peavine Peak stands 1,742 ft above the map pin, 1.1 miles west.
  • Peavine Springs lies 0.1 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 5, a rural sky with a glow on the horizon.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Stage 1 fire restrictions. (Carson Ranger District (outside developed recreation sites))
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 34–62°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.