Tennessee Mine (FR 56668) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Tennessee Mine (FR 56668) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District
7,068 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 7.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Elko County, NV. The road serves Waterlog Summit.

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

All 7.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7.3 miles). Climbs 1,200 ft over 7.3 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 27%. Winds through 4 switchbacks. A cattle guard at the start of the road.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. The Sunflower Reservoir shoreline is 0.8 mi off. Tennessee Mountain stands 1,278 ft above the site, 2.8 miles northeast. The nearest town, Owyhee, is 26 mi off.

September normals 40–69°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?