Comply with signs and barriers, and ask owner's permission to cross or use private property, such as Double Hot Springs, which is private land surrounded by public land. Avoid streams, meadows, muddy roads and trails, springs and stream habitat, steep hillsides, wildlife and livestock. Drive and travel responsibly to protect the environment and preserve opportunities to enjoy motorized vehicle use on public lands. The mud is so sticky that vehicles have had to be abandoned and dug out later in the dry season. Times to be wary are during the winter and spring when rain and runoff onto the playa is greatest.
Some areas stay wet into summer, too.
It is tempting to drive fast on the Black Rock playa. But, it is very easy to lose control of your vehicle. Lack of visibility in dusty conditions can cause collisions. Many side roads and trails are not maintained and are seldom traveled. Use the buddy system and avoid traveling solo in areas where help may not be available.