Island Road (FR 58073) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada
Island Road (FR 58073) in NV
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
An 18.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Elko County, NV. The road serves Cottonwood Spring.
All 18.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (18.8 miles). Climbs 3,800 ft over 18.8 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 22%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 15 switchbacks. A water crossing 2.5 miles in.
Bald Peak stands 4,403 ft above the site, 3.2 miles southeast. Jarbidge River runs 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.0 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Owyhee, is 39 mi off.
September normals 39–73°F, 1.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov