Bruneau River Loop (FR 56069) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Bruneau River Loop (FR 56069) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District
5,536 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 5.7-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 5.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.7 miles). Climbs 1,200 ft over 5.7 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 19%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 9 switchbacks.

Copper Mountain stands 4,364 ft above the site, 3.7 miles southeast. Secluded here -- no through road within 3.7 miles. Bruneau River runs 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Owyhee, is 32 mi off.

September normals 46–75°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Power Line (FR 56061) in NVForest Road Road2.7miMission Cross Mine (FR 56276) in NVForest Road Road5.0miRosebud (FR 56251) in NVDispersed Camping5.5miCornwall Basin Spur B (FR 56250) in NVDispersed Camping5.6miMartin Creek (FR 56056) in NVForest Road Road6.5mi
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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?