Porcupine Creek (FR 56961) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Porcupine Creek (FR 56961) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District
7,236 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
VerizonUNMEASURED
AT&TMARGINAL
T-MobileUNMEASURED
StarlinkEXCELLENT

A 5.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Elko County, NV. The road serves Bruneau Spring.

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

All 5.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.4 miles). Climbs 560 ft over 5.4 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 25%. Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.3 miles off. Moonshine Spring lies 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Owyhee, is 12 mi off.

September normals 42–68°F, 1.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Miller Creek- Rain Creek (FR 56943) in NVForest Road Road1.6miMerritt Creek (FR 56960) in NVForest Road Road4.8miSchlag Draw (FR 56941) in NVForest Road Road5.4miCat Creek (FR 56975) in NVForest Road Road5.7miCalifornia Creek (FR 56936) in NVForest Road Road6.3mi
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?