Mission Cross Mine (FR 56276) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Mission Cross Mine (FR 56276) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District
8,194 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 5.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Elko County, NV. The road serves Coon Creek Summit.

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

All 5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5 miles). Climbs 750 ft over 5 miles -- sustained grades near 24%, with pitches to 29%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.

A lake lies 0.2 mi off. Coon Creek Peak stands 1,313 ft above the site, 1.4 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. The nearest town, Owyhee, is 37 mi off.

September normals 37–64°F, 1.1″ 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?