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Johnson Lane Area

Saturday, December 23, 2023

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Other Names

Johnson Lane, Johnson Lane Area, Williams Canyon Wells, Pine Nut Mountains, Fort Churchill, Dayton, Carson City, Pine Nut Forest, Carson Valley

Last Known Status

Open

This free area offers miles of sandy, novice friendly ATV trails as well as several steep hill climbs and play areas. The main staging area is large and flat, with plenty of room for large toy-haulers or RVs. There are no services, but primitive camping is permitted and there are suitable sites scattered throughout the area. For even more trails follow the main route north toward the Pine Nut Mountains.

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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
MX Helmet Required	Yes
Camping	No Restriction	(camp anywhere)
Campfires	Prohibited
Night Riding	Unknown
Trail Blazing	Prohibited	riders must stay on trail
Alcohol	No Restriction
Rule Enforcement	Few/Periodic

TERRAIN

Approx Size	9,600 acres (15 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	25
Climate Type	Desert
Elevation	5000 to 6000 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Not Marked, Not Rated, Not Maintained
Loose Dirt	Little
Hard Pack	Mostly
Sand	Some
Mud	Little
Dust	Some
Rocks	Some
Trees	Few
Steep Hills	Few
Water Crossings	None
Small Jumps	Some
Large Jumps	Few
Berms	Few
Sand/Gravel Pits	Few
Single Track	Few
Roads	Some
Intersections	Many
Rider Traffic	Few
Shade	None
Ranges/Gunfire	Some
Hazards	Few	(hazards not marked)
Novice	Some
Amateur	Mostly
Expert	Little	some steep chutes

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails

Land

BLM

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	5-20 Miles (N)	Carson City
Diesel	5-20 Miles (N)	Carson City
Water	5-20 Miles (N)	Carson City
RV Hookup	5-20 Miles (N)	Silver City RV Resort (775) 267-3359
RV Disposal	5-20 Miles (N)	Silver City RV Resort (775) 267-3359
Campground	On Site
Conv Store	5-20 Miles (N)	Carson City

FEES & PASSES

Parking	(None)
Entry	(None)
Riding	(None)
Camping	(None)

RATINGS

Pros	free, mostly novice friendly ATV trails, large staging area, nice desert scenery
Cons	no services, very little shade
Our Rating	Very Good
Recommended Stay	Full Day Spring/Fall
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Minden, NV

Trail Map

From: Carson City, NV
1) Take 395 south about 10 miles
2) Turn left (east) on Johnson Lane, continue about 4 miles.
3) Paved road will turn to dirt, continue about 100 yards
4) Stage here.