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China Springs
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Horseshoe Bend, East Fork Carson River, Toiyabe National Forest, Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Ranger District |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This part of the Toiyabe National Forest has about 17 miles of forest service roads and rocky 4x4 trails. These are just rocky roads, not motorcycle trails. You will not find any single track, but the scenery makes this a good choice for a slow ATV loop or camping trip.
The area is not crowded and fishing, boating and primitive camping are permitted. Please respect the land by packing out what you bring in and by leaving the area cleaner that what you found it. This will help keep the area open for future riders to enjoy.
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 | No Restriction | (camp anywhere) |
 Campfires | No Restriction | |
| Night Riding | Unknown | Not Recommended |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on designated trails |
| Alcohol | No Restriction | |
| Rule Enforcement | Few/Periodic |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 2,560 acres (4 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 17 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 5200 to 5800 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Not Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand | Little | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Mostly | |
| Trees |  Some | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Water Crossings |  Few | |
| Small Jumps |  None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads |  All | |
| Intersections |  Many | |
| Rider Traffic | Few | |
| Shade | Some | |
| Ranges/Gunfire | Few | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards not marked) |
 Novice | Little | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Some |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (N) | Gardnerville |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (N) | Gardnerville |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (N) | Gardnerville |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (N) | Carson Valley RV Resort (775) 782-9711 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (N) | Carson Valley RV Resort (775) 782-9711 |
| Campground | On Site | |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (N) | Gardnerville |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Pros | free, scenic views, primitive camping permitted near the river |
| Cons | very rocky, no motorcycle trails |
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day Summer/Fall |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Gardnerville, NV | ||
| From: Gardnerville, NV
1) Take US-395 south about 7 miles 2) Turn right on China Springs Road/FS-690, continue about .2 miles. 3) Look for large turnout on the right, park/stage here 4) To hit the trail, veer right on Horshoe Bend Road (the road behind the tree that heads southwest, not the sharp right that heads up the hill) 5) The road proceeds past a few houses on the left then over the ridge. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Humboldt - Toiyabe National Forest - Carson Ranger District 1536 South Carson St. Carson City, NV 89701 (775) 882-2766 mailroom_r4_humboldt_toiyabe@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
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