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Blockhouse Beach Access

Blockhouse Beach Access is a dispersed camping area on Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribal Land near Nixon, Nevada, offering water access for fishing and paddling enthusiasts.

A permit is required to visit, and campers should respect tribal maps indicating off-limit areas and 'no trespassing' signs.

The site features dry camping along the lake shores at 3,805 ft elevation; accessibility on dirt roads is not guaranteed, so scouting ahead is recommended.


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