Lions Spring (FR 59618) in NV -- Camping Rules & Access
Lions Spring (FR 59618) in NV
Road corridorHumboldt-Toiyabe NF, Ely Ranger District
8.7 mi from Ely
Maps 6,840 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest ↗
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 2.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Lion Spring.
- Estimated climb: 720 ft over 2.8 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 17%.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.3 miles off.
- Dead Horse Wash runs 0.1 mi off.
- Ward Mountain stands 4,094 ft above the map pin, 7.8 miles southeast.
Climate averages
October normals 29–62°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.