FR 56066 — Silver Mountain in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada
FR 56066 — Silver Mountain in NV
A 0.9-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.
All 0.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.9 miles). Climbs 90 ft over 0.9 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 25%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Mud Spring lies 0.3 mi off. Copper Mountain stands 2,611 ft above the site, 3.6 miles northwest. The nearest town, Owyhee, is 39 mi off.
September normals 41–68°F, 1.1″ 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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