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Whitney Pockets
Monday, November 20, 2023
| Other Names | Gold Butte |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This large desert area has miles of long, wide and easy dirt trails, sand washes, scenic canyons and scenic views of the surrounding area. This is a good choice for beginners or for those who are seeking a leisurely type ride.
Vegetation is sparse but there are some Joshua, Juniper and Pinion Pine trees scattered about. Some of the rock formations contain ancient petroglyphs.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | NVOHV sticker required |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Yes | Nevada registration is not required if the vehicle is already registered in another state and will be located in Nevada for no more than 15 days. |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | Whip Flags Recommended For Safety |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | keep on the trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TERRAIN
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 2000 to 4000 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  Some | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Some | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees |  Few | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Water Crossings |  None | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Few | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | Few | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur | Some | |
 Expert | Little |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails, Off-Road Dunes |
| Land | BLM |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Terrible Herbst (702) 346-2810 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Terrible Herbst (702) 346-2810 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles | CasaBlanca Resort RV Park (877) 438-2929 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (NE) | CasaBlanca Resort RV Park (877) 438-2929 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (NE) | CasaBlanca Resort RV Park (877) 438-2929 |
| Campground | On Site | primitive camping |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (NE) |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Mesquite, NV | ||
| From: Mesquite, NV
1) Take I-15 West to Exit 112 2) Turn left (south) off the exit ramp onto Riverside Road, continue 3.2 miles 3) Turn right (south-west) onto Gold Butte Road, continue about 18 miles 4) Staging area is on the right (west). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | BLM - Southern Nevada District Office 4701 N. Torrey Pines Drive Las Vegas, NV 89130 (702) 515-5000 blm_nv_sndo_web_mail@blm.gov www.blm.gov |
Whitney Pockets OHV Area Photo
Photo Submitted 10/26/2014 (Thanks!)
Whitney Pockets OHV Area Photo
Photo Submitted 10/26/2014 (Thanks!)
Whitney Pockets OHV Area Photo
Photo Submitted 3/7/2014 (Thanks!)
Whitney Pockets OHV Area Photo
Photo Submitted 12/11/2018 (Thanks!)
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