California Creek (FR 56936) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada
California Creek (FR 56936) in NV
A 24.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Elko County, NV. The road is open seasonally, May 16 to February 19.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
5.5 of the 24.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 24.3 of the 24.6 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,900 ft over 24.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 27%. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Owyhee River runs 0.2 mi off. California Hill stands 650 ft above the site, 0.7 miles southeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Owyhee, is 13 mi off.
September normals 40–75°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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