Alder Mountain (FR 56976) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Alder Mountain (FR 56976) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District
6,927 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 4.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Elko County, NV.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 4.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.9 miles). Climbs 860 ft over 4.9 miles -- sustained grades near 22%, with pitches to 28%.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. Alder Mountain stands 766 ft above the site, 1.2 miles east. Little Salmon Creek runs 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Owyhee, is 17 mi off.

September normals 42–70°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Cat Creek (FR 56975) in NVForest Road Road1.0miMerritt Creek (FR 56960) in NVForest Road Road2.9miPorcupine Creek (FR 56961) in NVForest Road Road6.3miBLM 37CE5059 — Last Chance Spring in NVForest Road Road6.5miTimber Gulch (FR 56981) in NVForest Road Road7.8mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge 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?