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Iveson Ranch

Saturday, December 23, 2023

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Other Names

Black Rock Desert

Last Known Status

Open

This remote homestead and ranch borders the Black Rock Desert and is within close proximity of High Rock Canyon, Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge and a few local hot springs. The ranch is open year-round for camping and riding offroad vehicles. Other activities range from miles of hiking and horseback trails, rock hunting with petroglyphs and dark night skies for stargazing.

The property offers direct access to over 1,000 miles of dirt roads and trails, and has a few flat open sites for RVs and lots of space for tent camping. Shade is provided by mature poplar and fruit trees that border a shallow creek. There are a couple cabin houses plus a few beautiful 40’ remodeled storage containers with their own bathrooms (visitors should note that the ranch is completely off-grid with no cell service).

Amenities include a bath house, free ice, water and a dump station. An outdoor cooking area with a large sink is located next to an orchard that is provided for guests to cook food however organic ranch style meals are available with advanced notice. Call for rates and availability (reservations by phone only).

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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
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	Some Areas	(permitted in developed campsites only)
Night Riding	Unknown
Rule Enforcement

TERRAIN

Approx Size	320 acres
Miles Of Trail	1000
Climate Type	Desert
Elevation	3800 to 5000 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Unknown
Loose Dirt	Little
Hard Pack	Mostly
Sand	Some
Mud	Little
Dust	Some
Rocks	Some
Trees	Few
Steep Hills	Some
Water Crossings	None
Small Jumps	Few
Large Jumps	None
Berms	Few
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Single Track	Some
Roads	Some
Shade	Few
Hazards	Few	(hazards assumed marked but use caution)
Novice	Some
Amateur	Mostly
Expert	Little

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails

Land	BLM, Private

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	20-30 Miles (S)	Shell (775) 557-2272
Diesel	20-30 Miles (S)	Shell (775) 557-2272
Water	On Site
RV Hookup	30+ Miles (S)	Pyramid Lake Marina Campground (775) 476-1156
RV Disposal	On Site
Campground	On Site
Conv Store	30+ Miles (S)	Pyramid Lake Lodge (775) 476-0400

FEES & PASSES

Parking	(None)
Entry	(None)
Riding	(None)
Camping	Yes Tent: $0.00 RV: $0.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 call for camping and cabin rental rates

RATINGS

Our Rating	Very Good
Recommended Stay	1-2 Days
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Gerlach, NV

Trail Map

From: Reno, NV
1) Take I-80 East to Exit 43
2) Turn left (north) onto Hwy 427, continue 1.5 miles
3) Turn left onto Hwy 447, continue about 75 miles
4) Veer right onto County Road 34, continue about 25 miles
5) Ranch entrance is on the left (west).