Miller Basin (FR 59457) in NV -- Camping Rules & Access
Miller Basin (FR 59457) in NV
Road corridorHumboldt-Toiyabe NF, Ely Ranger District
29 mi from Ely
Maps 6,669 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 8.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Smudge Spring.
- Estimated climb: 3,300 ft over 8.6 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 38%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.9 miles off.
- Mount Moriah stands 5,393 ft above the map pin, 7.0 miles east.
- Smudge Spring lies 0.4 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 39–61°F, 1.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.