Jack Creek - North Fork (FR 56473) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Jack Creek - North Fork (FR 56473) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District
6,434 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 15.9-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.

15.8 of the 15.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 14.6 of the 15.9 miles in are dirt. Climbs 4,200 ft over 15.9 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 28%. Water crossings 10.3, 10.3 and 10.8 miles in.

Jacks Peak stands 3,747 ft above the site, 3.6 miles southeast. Schoonover Creek runs 0.2 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Owyhee, is 29 mi off.

September normals 43–71°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Jack Creek Campground in NVCampground0.6miIndependence Drive (FR 56160) in NVForest Road Road2.0miMarsh Creek (FR 56816) in NVDispersed Camping3.1miNorth Fork Pratt Creek (FR 56158) in NVForest Road Road4.4miSnow Canyon (FR 56881) in NVDispersed Camping5.9mi
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?