Mud Springs (FR 59460) in NV -- Camping Rules & Access

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Mud Springs (FR 59460) in NV

Road corridorHumboldt-Toiyabe NF, Ely Ranger District

32 mi from Ely

Maps 9,054 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 13.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 1,200 ft over 13.5 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 26%.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Roadside parking · All designated routes on H-T MVUMs

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with no through road within 3.7 miles.
  • Mount Moriah stands 3,008 ft above the map pin, 5.3 miles southeast.
  • Mud Spring lies 0.4 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 31–52°F, 1.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.