Haystack-Waterlog Summit (FR 56930) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Haystack-Waterlog Summit (FR 56930) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District
5,682 ft
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A 46.8-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.

27.7 of the 46.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 44 of the 46.8 miles in are dirt. Climbs 7,400 ft over 46.8 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 31%. Winds through 8 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Owyhee River runs 0.1 mi off. Bald Mountain stands 1,616 ft above the site, 2.6 miles northwest. The nearest town, Owyhee, is 15 mi off.

September normals 42–75°F, 0.8″ 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?