Cat Creek (FR 56975) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Cat Creek (FR 56975) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District
6,784 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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An 8.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Elko County, NV. The road serves Copper Mountain. The road is open seasonally, June 16 to April 30.

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

All 8.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 5.9 of the 8.2 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,500 ft over 8.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 19%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Copper Mountain stands 1,116 ft above the site, 1.6 miles southeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.3 miles off. Cold Springs lies 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Owyhee, is 17 mi off.

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

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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?