Jerritt Canyon (FR 56875) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Jerritt Canyon (FR 56875) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District
5,924 ft
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A 5.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Elko County, NV. The road serves Niagara Spring.

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

All 5.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.7 miles). Climbs 2,000 ft over 5.7 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 43%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 6 switchbacks.

Niagara Spring lies 0.3 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. Jacks Peak stands 4,257 ft above the site, 7.4 miles north. The nearest town, Osino, is 37 mi off.

September normals 45–73°F, 0.7″ 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?