BLM 2014, Bristlecone in NV -- Camping Rules & Access

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BLM 2014, Bristlecone in NV

Road corridorBLM, Bristlecone

11 mi from Ely

Maps 6,737 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 6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 5.3 miles of it dirt.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off.
  • Cave Mountain stands 4,006 ft above the map pin, 7.8 miles east.

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 27–63°F, 0.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.