An incomparable desert sanctuary of nearly 400 acres commands the imagination from the moment the surrounding mountains come into view. Fred's Field occupies a private valley adjacent to the Black Rock Desert Conservation Area, where 447 acre-feet of fresh flowing spring water animates the land year-round. Panoramic views of the Buffalo, Selenite, and Granite Peak mountain ranges form a dramatic natural amphitheater, offering a rare sense of seclusion without sacrificing scale. The Black Rock Desert one of the most storied landscapes in the American West and home to the globally celebrated Burning Man Festival borders the property, lending cultural cachet alongside boundless recreational possibilities: hiking, mountain biking, land sailing, high-powered rocketry, hot springs soaking, astrophotography, and world-class stargazing. Squaw Creek Reservoir lies just ten minutes away, inviting fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding. This is a singular Western legacy holding of unparalleled scope.
Vacant landProperty Type
397 acresLot Size
$15,113Price/Acres
Listed by Keith Semerad•DRE #B.0000210• Key Realty LLC
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
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Last updated by owner on Mar 20, 2026.
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General Rural
The General Rural (GR) Regulatory Zone is intended to identify areas that are: Remote and will have no or very low density development (i.e. 1 dwelling unit per 40 acres), Remote but where unique developments may occur (e.g. destination resorts).; Suitable for more intensive resource extraction, including energy production.
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Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Winery & vineyard
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Housing-Single unit
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Agriculture-Cropland
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
6/10 Fire Factor
13% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 87° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
19 unhealthy days expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Gerlach, NV • 89412
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This home ranks in the top 21% for direct sun exposure in Gerlach. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 71888 Smoke Creek Rd
$5,129,747
$870K under list price of $6.00M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $60K to $998K.