Timber Gulch (FR 56981) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Timber Gulch (FR 56981) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District
6,463 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 7.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Elko County, NV. The road serves Robinson Spring.

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

All 7.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7.1 miles). Climbs 440 ft over 7.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 27%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks.

East Robinson Spring lies 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. Merritt Mountain stands 2,319 ft above the site, 5.9 miles southwest. The nearest town, Owyhee, is 23 mi off.

September normals 41–71°F, 0.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Taylor Creek (FR 56945) in NVForest Road Road2.8miBruneau River (FR 56067) in NVForest Road Road3.2miVincenti Canyon (FR 56932) in NVForest Road Road5.4miMartin Creek (FR 56056) in NVForest Road Road6.1miDiamond Road (FR 56983) in NVDispersed Camping6.1mi
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?