Cornwall Basin (FR 56250) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Cornwall Basin (FR 56250) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District
6,711 ft
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A 3.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Elko County, NV. The road serves Cornwall Mountain.

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

All 3.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.5 miles). Climbs 1,200 ft over 3.5 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 15%. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Cornwall Mountain stands 1,389 ft above the site, 1.6 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. Big Bend Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Owyhee, is 29 mi off.

September normals 44–70°F, 1.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?