Power Line (FR 56061) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Power Line (FR 56061) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District
5,497 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 13.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Elko County, NV. The road serves Twin Buttes.

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

All 13.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 12 of the 13.1 miles in are dirt. Climbs 3,500 ft over 13.1 miles -- sustained grades near 22%, with pitches to 35%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 8 switchbacks.

Twin Buttes stands 1,197 ft above the site, 1.0 miles east. Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.0 miles off. Wickiup Creek runs 0.2 mi off. The nearest town, Owyhee, is 31 mi off.

September normals 42–75°F, 0.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Bruneau River Loop (FR 56069) in NVForest Road Road2.7miDiamond Road (FR 56983) in NVDispersed Camping5.6miTaylor Creek (FR 56945) in NVForest Road Road5.6miMartin Creek (FR 56056) in NVForest Road Road5.7miBruneau River (FR 56067) in NVForest Road Road6.4mi
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?