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The southern portion of Nye County provides off-roaders with many great places to ride. The Pahrump area provides access to the eastern slopes of the Spring Mountains, including Wallace Canyon and Wheeler Pass, Carpenter Canyon and Trout Canyon.
For sand and dune enthusiasts, Amargosa Big Dune is a short drive north of Pahrump. See our companion page for more information.
The OHV trails surrounding the town of Beatty offer riders with many historic mining sites and geologic wonders. See our webpage on the guided adventure route through the Bullfrog Historic Mining District.
Beatty is the “Gateway to Death Valley”. Take State Route 374 West into Death Valley National Park. Licensed vehicles only are allowed within the Park boundaries. On the way, stop off in Historic Rhyolite to see ruins of the old mining community. Or visit the Goldwell Open Air Museum for some amazing and unique Nevada Art.
For a longer day-trip, for licensed vehicles only, drive through Titus Canyon, a beautiful slot canyon on the eastern side of Death Valley. In this canyon, road conditions can change quickly and dramatically. Before you go, visit the National Park Service website for information on road conditions and closures. From Beatty, head west on SR 374, then take Titus Canyon Road, heading Northwest. This is a slow 27-mile drive, but well worth it, if conditions permit.
Safety should always be the primary concern for visitors to Southern Nye County.. High-clearance, 4WD vehicles are recommended for all trails in the region. Be aware of extreme heat, limited cell phone service, and flash floods. Many OHV routes include stretches of sandy wash, and vehicles can easily become stuck. Always take extra water wherever you travel, and tell someone of your travel itinerary, just in case you become stranded in a remote location.
Directions
There are multiple staging and parking areas available across the county. See map for more information.
Rules of the Road
Land Manager: Bureau of Land Management
The BLM lands in Southern Nye County are managed by the Pahrump and Tonopah Field Offices
BLM Pahrump Field Office
4701 North Torrey Pines Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89130
Telephone: (702) 515-5000
Email: blm_nv_sndo_web_mail@blm.gov
Website: https://www.blm.gov/office/pahrump-field-office
BLM Tonopah Field Office
1553 South Main Street
Tonopah, NV 89049
Telephone: (775) 482-7800
Email: blm_nv_sndo_web_mail@blm.gov
Website: https://www.blm.gov/office/pahrump-field-office
Motor vehicles are permitted on designated trails only. For local regulations regarding OHV use on county roads, visit the BLM OHV Website https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreation/OHV.
Always plan ahead and prepare for uncertainty. Travel with warm clothing, first aid, food, water and appropriate tools to fix a problem.
Traveling in groups is always a good idea, as well as informing someone of where you will be going.
- Register Your Vehicle
- Make sure your vehicle is equipped with a spark arrestor
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
- Dispose of Waste Properly
- Leave What You Find
- Minimize Campfire Impacts
- Respect Wildlife
- Be Considerate of Other Trail Users
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Plan Your Visit
- TravelNevada.com
- BLM’s website on the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area
- National Park Service, Death Valley National Park
- For more information on the town of Beatty, visit their website.
- Visit the Nye County Sherriff’s webpage for rules and regulations regarding OHV use in the county.
- More information on the Pahrump Valley Multi-use trail system
