Bassett Creek (FR 59567) in NV -- Camping Rules & Access

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Bassett Creek (FR 59567) in NV

Road corridorHumboldt-Toiyabe NF, Ely Ranger District

22 mi from Ely

Maps 6,347 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 1.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 1,100 ft over 1.7 miles, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 27%.
  • 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

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.2 miles off.
  • North Schell Peak stands 5,536 ft above the map pin, 3.9 miles southwest.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 39–60°F, 1.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.