Big Indian Creek (FR 59428) in NV -- Camping Rules & Access
Big Indian Creek (FR 59428) in NV
Road corridorHumboldt-Toiyabe NF, Ely Ranger District
28 mi from Ely
Maps 6,544 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
- 5.6 of this road’s 11.9 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 3,100 ft over 11.9 miles through 8 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 29%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Little Indian Creek runs 0.2 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 37–62°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.