More than 600 acres of land near Burning Man in the Black Rock Desert will be auctioned off in April.
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A large parcel encompassing hundreds of acres near the Burning Man venue is on the market.
Three parcels totaling more than 615 acres on the edge of the Black Rock Desert will be auctioned in April through online marketplace Concierge Auctions.
This collection of properties is said to be one of the last privately owned parcels near the annual location of Burning Man, and auction officials have called it “one of the most important privately owned properties” in Gerlach, Nevada for some time.
“This is one of the most attractive properties to emerge in northern Nevada in recent decades,” said Carl DiGennaro of Key Realty Las Vegas. “With its geothermal features and significant water rights, as well as its rich history and proximity to Burning Man, it offers exceptional scale and flexibility.”
The three parcels, which are said to have potential for geothermal development, can be acquired individually or as part of a package. The parcel is:
- Camp David: The 144-acre property is located in one of the “most geothermally active” locations in Nevada, according to the listing.
- Sandy J: 70 acres surrounded by 2 natural hot springs.
- fredsfield: The largest parcel is located in the valley adjacent to Black Rock Preserve and is nearly 400 acres in size.
These properties are touted not only for the large water rights they hold, but also for a variety of potential uses.
Camp David is home to the Great Boiling Spring and dozens of natural hot spring pools that hold 201 acre-feet of water. It also features several structures, including primary residences, shops, storage facilities, maintenance outbuildings, and a dedicated power storage facility.
Located just one mile from downtown Gerlach, Sandy J holds just under 145 acre-feet of deeded water rights. City water also flows beneath the property, and the parcel is being touted as an opportunity for “thoughtful development.”
Fred’s Field has 447 acre-feet of spring water and offers outdoor activities such as fishing, paddleboarding, and kayaking. The landscape includes views of mountains such as Granite Peak.
Bidding will open on April 1st at 6:30pm and close on April 15th at 4pm. Interested parties can register through the auction listing page on the Concierge Auctions website. The parcel package is listed for $20 million, and the starting price is expected to be more than $10 million.
“These properties represent years of careful management of the land,” seller David Hardy Jamieson said in a statement. “Each parcel has its own character and significance, and we look forward to watching the next owner shape a vision that honors both the landscape and its incredible potential.”
