Winter Creek (FR 56135) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Winter Creek (FR 56135) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District
7,497 ft
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A 2.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Elko County, NV. The road serves Deadman Spring.

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

All 2.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.1 miles). Climbs 270 ft over 2.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 18%.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Jacks Peak stands 2,684 ft above the site, 4.5 miles north. Deadmans Spring lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Owyhee, is 36 mi off.

September normals 37–67°F, 1.0″ 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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?