Tommy Jo (FR 56131) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Tommy Jo (FR 56131) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District
7,159 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
VerizonUNMEASURED
AT&TNONE
T-MobileUNMEASURED
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A 0.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Elko County, NV. The road serves Wheeler Mountain.

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

All 0.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.7 miles). Climbs 350 ft over 0.7 miles -- sustained grades near 22%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Wheeler Mountain stands 1,894 ft above the site, 1.2 miles east. Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.4 miles off. The nearest town, Osino, is 32 mi off.

September normals 40–70°F, 0.6″ 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?