BLM 1706 — Mud Spring in NV -- Camping Rules & Access

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BLM 1706 — Mud Spring in NV

Road corridorBLM, Bristlecone

16 mi from Ely

Maps 6,267 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

Bureau of Land Management default; a local order can restrict it.

BLM Bristlecone Field Office ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 28 days · then move 25 mi
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 4.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 450 ft over 4.2 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 14%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with no through road within 3.7 miles.
  • Ward Mountain stands 4,667 ft above the map pin, 5.3 miles northeast.
  • Rowe Creek runs 1.1 mi off.

Rules

  • 14-day Stay-Limit: Unless otherwise noted, you can stay on BLM land in Nevada for up to 14 days in a 28-day period. This 28-day period starts when you first occupy a specific site. After 14 days, you must move to a different place that is at least 25 miles away from the site you were occupying.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 30–65°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.