Mud Lake Road (FR 41677) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Mud Lake Road (FR 41677) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Carson Ranger District
5,361 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 3.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Douglas County, NV. The road serves Rock Cliff.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3 miles). Climbs 460 ft over 3 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 18%. Level ground alongside most of its length.

Night skies measure Bortle 4 -- a rural sky with a glow on the horizon. Jobs Peak stands 5,259 ft above the site, 7.9 miles west. Indian Creek runs 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Ruhenstroth, is 2.0 mi off.

September normals 3981°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Fire restrictions

Set by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?