Cold Springs (FR 56185) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Cold Springs (FR 56185) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District
5,897 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 14.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Elko County, NV. The road serves Muddy Flat Spring.

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

All 14.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 14.4 of the 14.7 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,300 ft over 14.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 20%. Water crossings 5.4 and 5.6 miles in.

Haystack Mountain stands 973 ft above the site, 1.2 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.5 miles off. Haystack Spring lies 0.7 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Owyhee, is 17 mi off.

September normals 41–74°F, 0.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Devils Gate (FR 56948) in NVForest Road Road1.7miMountain City R.s. (FR 56669) in NVDispersed Camping2.2miHaystack-Waterlog Summit (FR 56930) in NVForest Road Road2.2miHendricks (FR 56927) in NVDispersed Camping2.8miPixley Creek (FR 56934) in NVForest Road Road3.6mi
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?