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

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Currant Creek (FR 59407) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Ely Ranger District
7,638 ft36 mi from Ely
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Dispersed camping generally allowed
WhyU.S. Forest Service opens most of its land to dispersed camping unless a local order restricts it. Check the unit's current orders before you commit.

Fire orders

All 20.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way. Climbs 4,100 ft over 20.3 miles through 10 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 22%. Dead-end road with no mapped turnaround, so expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 10.8 miles in.

White Pine Range stands 3,830 ft above the site, 2.7 miles west. Private here, with the nearest through road 1.8 miles off. Travellers have camped along here.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Ely Ranger District: Camping for more than fourteen (14) days in any thirty (30) day consecutive period.

Rules that apply to this spot
Fire restrictions

Set by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Ely Ranger District.

Check current orders

September normals 4372°F, 1.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?