Birds Beak (FR 59680) in NV -- Camping Rules & Access
Birds Beak (FR 59680) in NV
Road corridorHumboldt-Toiyabe NF, Ely Ranger District
21 mi from Ely
Maps 6,912 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 11.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Oil Springs.
- Estimated climb: 4,800 ft over 11.2 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 32%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
- Oil Springs lies 0.6 mi off.
- North Schell Peak stands 4,971 ft above the map pin, 10 miles southeast.
Climate averages
October normals 36–60°F, 1.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.