Charleston-Jarbidge (FR 56748) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada
Charleston-Jarbidge (FR 56748) in NV
A 38.7-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.
5.5 of the 38.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 37.9 of the 38.7 miles in are dirt. Climbs 5,300 ft over 38.7 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 33%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 15 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Waddy Creek runs 0.2 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Copper Mountain stands 3,778 ft above the site, 7.1 miles north. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Owyhee, is 38 mi off.
September normals 36–74°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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