Desert National Wildlife Refuge

Current Road Conditions: May 28, 2026

Many spur roads have unknown conditions after this winter's rains. 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 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: Partially Open

Alamo Road is currently closed between Hidden Forest Rd to the Dry Lake bed. From Corn Creek, visitors can travel as far as Hidden Forest Rd, but through traffic is not possible, and all traffic must turn around at Hidden Forest and return via Corn Creek. High clearance and 4WD is currently required, and visitors are asked to proceed with caution.

Conditions through the dry lake bed on Alamo Road are unknown. This area has very fine dirt which causes hazardous driving conditions when dry, obscuring visibility and hidden road hazards like rock and ruts. When wet, it is very sticky and difficult to drive through without becoming stuck. Cell and radio service are very limited, so stranded vehicles will not be able to call for help. If you choose to travel through this area, please be prepared for emergencies and have the tools and knowledge to conduct a self-rescue.

MORMON WELL ROAD:  OPEN from Corn Creek to Hwy 93 and is in normal condition. Damage from the early June storms has been repaired, and the road is now fully open. High clearance required, 4WD recommended. Condition of Pine Nut Rd is unknown. 

Gass Peak Road: OPEN

Gass Peak Rd and its spur roads are all open, but road conditions are unknown. High clearance and 4WD is currently required, and visitors are asked to proceed with caution. 

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Current Fire Conditions

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions begin May 29, 2026. For all current fire restrictions in effect in Southern Nevada please visit Nevada Fire Info. 

At Desert National Wildlife Refuge: no fires are allowed outside of the Desert Pass Campground. Visitors are required to use the provided fire rings at Desert Pass Campground. Rock rings and ground fires are prohibited.

Stage One Fire Restrictions include: 

• Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire (wood, charcoal, or any other material), campfire, or stove fire*. Except by permit or when in a developed fee campground or picnic area. Following stoves permitted: portable stove using gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel.
• Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or when stopped in an area at least 3 feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material.
• Operating or parking vehicles or other motorized equipment over or on top of dried/cured vegetation.
• Welding, metal grinding, or operating an acetylene or other torch with open flame (except by permit).