Head House Road (FR 59444) in NV -- Camping Rules & Access
Head House Road (FR 59444) in NV
Road corridorHumboldt-Toiyabe NF, Ely Ranger District
11 mi from Ely
Maps 6,814 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 1.4–2.7, 4.6–9.1, 14–14.4, 15.5–15.8 and 16.1–16.6 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 18.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Gardner Spring.
- Estimated climb: 6,600 ft over 18.6 miles through 28 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 32%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.9 miles off.
- Ward Mountain stands 4,120 ft above the map pin, 5.6 miles southeast.
Climate averages
October normals 29–62°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.