Rosebud (FR 56251) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Rosebud (FR 56251) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District
7,301 ft
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A 0.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Elko County, NV. The road serves Diamond Jim Mine.

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

All 0.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.9 miles). Climbs 570 ft over 0.9 miles -- sustained grades near 22%, with pitches to 24%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Rosebud Mountain stands 859 ft above the site, 0.7 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Rosebud Spring lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Owyhee, is 29 mi off.

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

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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?