Merritt Creek (FR 56960) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Merritt Creek (FR 56960) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District
6,191 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 6.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Elko County, NV. The road serves Whisky Point.

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

All 6.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.9 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 5 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.1 miles off. Blizzard Bluff stands 877 ft above the site, 1.5 miles west. Willis Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Owyhee, is 14 mi off.

September normals 38–73°F, 0.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Alder Mountain (FR 56976) in NVForest Road Road2.9miCat Creek (FR 56975) in NVForest Road Road3.2miPorcupine Creek (FR 56961) in NVForest Road Road4.8miMiller Creek- Rain Creek (FR 56943) in NVForest Road Road6.2miBLM 37CE5059 — Last Chance Spring in NVForest Road Road9.1mi
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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?