Miller Creek- Rain Creek (FR 56943) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Miller Creek- Rain Creek (FR 56943) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District
6,493 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
VerizonUNMEASURED
AT&TUSABLE
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A 19.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Elko County, NV. The road serves Moonshine Spring.

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

All 19.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (19.1 miles). Climbs 4,500 ft over 19.1 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 24%. Winds through 4 switchbacks. A water crossing 4.2 miles in.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.8 miles off. Cow Creek runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Owyhee, is 10 mi off.

September normals 39–71°F, 0.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Porcupine Creek (FR 56961) in NVForest Road Road1.6miSchlag Draw (FR 56941) in NVForest Road Road4.7miCalifornia Creek (FR 56936) in NVForest Road Road5.7miMerritt Creek (FR 56960) in NVForest Road Road6.2miCat Creek (FR 56975) in NVForest Road Road7.3mi
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?