Alkali Flat (FR 59212) in NV -- Camping Rules & Access

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Alkali Flat (FR 59212) in NV

Road corridorHumboldt-Toiyabe NF, Ely Ranger District

17 mi from Ely

Maps 7,322 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 0.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Paine Spring.
  • Estimated climb: 120 ft over 0.3 miles, with sustained grades near 12%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Roadside parking · All designated routes on H-T MVUMs

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • North Schell Peak stands 4,561 ft above the map pin, 4.6 miles southeast.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 35–58°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.