Mahala Creek (FR 56876) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Mahala Creek (FR 56876) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District
6,571 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.4-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 0.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.4 miles). Climbs 20 ft over 0.4 miles -- sustained grades near 14%. Level ground alongside most of its length.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.1 miles off. California Mountain stands 1,945 ft above the site, 4.3 miles northwest. The nearest town, Osino, is 30 mi off.

September normals 38–72°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?