Martin Creek (FR 56056) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Martin Creek (FR 56056) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District
6,012 ft
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A 36.6-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 36.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 34.6 of the 36.6 miles in are dirt. Climbs 8,600 ft over 36.6 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 30%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 13 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.2 miles off. Keas Peak stands 1,191 ft above the site, 1.1 miles west. Tennessee Creek runs 0.2 mi off. The nearest town, Owyhee, is 26 mi off.

September normals 43–72°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Tennessee Mine (FR 56668) in NVForest Road Road3.5miBig Bend Campground in NVCampground3.6miTaylor Creek (FR 56945) in NVForest Road Road4.0miMcdonald Creek (FR 56931) in NVForest Road Road5.1miCornwall Basin Spur B (FR 56250) in NVDispersed Camping5.1mi
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?