North Fork Pratt Creek (FR 56158) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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North Fork Pratt Creek (FR 56158) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District
9,285 ft
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A 10.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Elko County, NV. The road serves McAfee Peak.

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

All 10.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 10.3 of the 10.9 miles in are dirt. Climbs 6,200 ft over 10.9 miles -- sustained grades near 26%, with pitches to 33%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 15 switchbacks.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.7 miles off. McAfee Peak stands 1,153 ft above the site, 1.5 miles north. The nearest town, Owyhee, is 30 mi off.

September normals 34–58°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Jack Creek Campground in NVCampground3.9miJack Creek - North Fork (FR 56473) in NVForest Road Road4.4miMarsh Creek (FR 56816) in NVDispersed Camping4.9miWinters Creek RD (FR 56156) in NVDispersed Camping5.0miIndependence Drive (FR 56160) in NVForest Road Road5.1mi
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?