Buckskin Divide (FR 50532) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Buckskin Divide (FR 50532) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Santa Rosa Ranger District
8,447 ft
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A 16.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Humboldt County, NV. The road serves Buckskin Mountain.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Santa Rosa Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 16.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (16.1 miles). Climbs 3,300 ft over 16.1 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 11 switchbacks. A water crossing 6.8 miles in. A cattle guard 8 miles in.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.5 miles off. North Fork Little Humboldt River runs 0.7 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Winnemucca, is 58 mi off.

September normals 37–64°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Hinkey Summit (FR 50084) in NVForest Road Road2.7miHolloway Meadow (FR 50533) in NVForest Road Road3.7miNorth Fork Little Humboldt (FR 50531) in NVForest Road Road3.7miNational Spur B (FR 50694) in NVDispersed Camping3.7miThree Mile (FR 50085) in NVDispersed Camping4.5mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Santa Rosa 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?