Steamboat Mountain
About
Steamboat Mountain is a summit in Nevada on land within the Bureau of Land Management's Winnemucca District. The nearest town is Gerlach, about 16 miles away, and the Steamboat Trail starts just 0.1 mile from the mountain. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Gerlach weather station run from highs in the mid-60s to mid-70s in April and May to around 70 in October, while July highs average about 95 degrees. Besides the Steamboat Trail, the closest spots are a cluster of campgrounds about 5 miles away, including Chariot Project BRC, Mobility Camp and Fire Camp, Station 3.
Summit Facts
Summit elevation
4,269 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Steamboat Mountain
Nevada
Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Apr–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 66–85°F and lows of 37–54°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Gerlach, NV weather station, 15 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan44° high24° low2 days with snow
- Feb50° high28° low1 days with snow
- Mar59° high33° low1 days with snow
- Apr66° high37° low
- May75° high46° low
- Jun85° high54° low
- Jul95° high62° low
- Aug93° high59° low
- Sep84° high49° low
- Oct70° high38° low
- Nov54° high28° low1 days with snow
- Dec43° high22° low2 days with snow
Where it is
- Winnemucca District · Bureau of Land Management
- Nearest town
- Gerlach, Nevada · 16 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Steamboat TrailHiking0.1 mi
- Chariot Project BRCCamping4.8 mi
- Mobility CampCamping4.9 mi
- Fire Camp, Station 3Camping5.1 mi
- AEZ Town HallCamping5.3 mi
- Pickle TavernCamping5.3 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
