Currant Creek (FR 59407) in NV -- Camping Rules & Access

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Currant Creek (FR 59407) in NV

Road corridorHumboldt-Toiyabe NF, Ely Ranger District

36 mi from Ely

0.0 mi off US 6 (straight line)

Maps 7,638 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 5.1–5.9 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 20.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 4,100 ft over 20.3 miles through 10 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 22%.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
  • A water crossing 10.8 miles along the road.
Roadside parking · All designated routes on H-T MVUMs

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.8 miles off.
  • White Pine Range stands 3,830 ft above the map pin, 2.7 miles west.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 29–59°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.