Ward MTN Short Cut (FR 59500) in NV -- Camping Rules & Access

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Ward MTN Short Cut (FR 59500) in NV

Road corridorHumboldt-Toiyabe NF, Ely Ranger District

7.1 mi from Ely

Maps 7,086 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

Rough
  • All 1.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Ward Mountain Recreation Area.
Roadside parking · All designated routes on H-T MVUMs

Setting

Limited privacy
  • Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
  • Ward Mountain stands 3,848 ft above the map pin, 8.3 miles southeast.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 30–61°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.