Dramatic basalt-walled canyon corridor in the Black Rock Desert–High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area. Historic Applegate-Lassen emigrant route; BLM-managed backcountry with designated camping and technical dirt-road travel north of Gerlach.
Field facts
| Region | Washoe County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 41.3058, -119.3058 |
| Unit | Black Rock–High Rock NCA |
| Manager | BLM |
| Access | Remote dirt / high-clearance 4WD |
| Era | 1840s–50s emigrant trail |
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Nearby amenities
- Point of interestEntrance To High Rock Canyon0.3 km away
- CampgroundHigh Rock Canyon Entrance Campsite0.7 km away
- Rec areaHigh Rock Canyon1.3 km away
- CampgroundHigh Rock Canyon Campsite #14.7 km away
- CampgroundMahogany Canyon Campsite5.9 km away
- CampgroundHigh Rock Canyon Campsite #27 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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