Current Road Conditions: October 13, 2026

Many spur roads have unknown conditions, and visitors should expect and prepare for rough road conditions. Travel with a safety plan and bring enough supplies and gas to turn around if impassible conditions are found. For your safety and the safety of rescue and maintenance personnel, please respect all closed signs and notices. Reminder that OHVs are prohibited throughout the Refuge and all vehicles must stay on established, designated roads.

Alamo Road: Temporarily CLOSED

Very rough conditions with drainages causing large road cuts across the road. Conditions through the dry lake bed on Alamo Road are unknown. Work begins tomorrow on Alamo! 

MORMON WELL ROAD & GASS PEAK ROAD:  OPEN. Conditions to the Yucca Forest are very rough and rocky (more than normal!) 4WD, high clearance required. Conditions are unknown beyond Yucca Forest and of the spur roads. Backcountry travelers should be prepared with enough equipment and supplies to turn around if conditions become impassable. 

 

Current Fire Conditions

As of October 1, 2026, Stage 1 Fire Restrictions have been lifted in Southern Nevada. Please visit https://www.nevadafireinfo.org/ for year-round restrictions for the region. 

At Desert NWR, campfires are permitted in established areas. You are required to bring all of your own firewood – the downed wood provides habitat for wildlife and returns nutrients to the soil. Cutting or collecting live or dead vegetation is prohibited. Please note that campfires are prohibited in the backcountry, including the Hidden Forest Cabin. Backpacking stoves are allowed. See less