Buffalo Canyon (FR 50552) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Buffalo Canyon (FR 50552) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Santa Rosa Ranger District
4,326 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 2.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Humboldt County, NV. The road serves Summit Trailhead.

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

All 2.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.4 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. A water crossing 2.2 miles in.

Paradise Peak stands 5,103 ft above the site, 6.9 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. Andorno Creek runs 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Winnemucca, is 35 mi off.

September normals 41–82°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?