Snow Canyon (FR 56881) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Snow Canyon (FR 56881) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District
6,377 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 3.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Elko County, NV. The road serves Niagara Spring.

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

All 3.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.9 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 5 switchbacks.

Jacks Peak stands 3,804 ft above the site, 4.8 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. China Creek runs 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Owyhee, is 34 mi off.

September normals 37–73°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
China Creek (FR 56136) in NVDispersed Camping1.1miMarsh Creek (FR 56816) in NVDispersed Camping2.9miJerritt Canyon (FR 56875) in NVForest Road Road2.9miWinter Creek (FR 56135) in NVDispersed Camping3.8miSouth California (FR 56154) in NVForest Road Road5.2mi
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?