Buttermilk Road (FR 50471) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Buttermilk Road (FR 50471) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Santa Rosa Ranger District
4,532 ft
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A 15.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Humboldt County, NV.

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

All 15.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (15.8 miles). Climbs 3,600 ft over 15.8 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 28%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 5 switchbacks. A gate 1 miles in, signed private. Cattle guards 12.7 and 14.6 miles in.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.5 miles off. Indian Creek runs 0.2 mi off. Paradise Peak stands 4,897 ft above the site, 8.2 miles west. The nearest town, Winnemucca, is 39 mi off.

September normals 42–81°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Paradise Gs Driveway (FR 50675) in NVDispersed Camping1.5miSingas Creek (FR 50092) in NVForest Road Road2.0miButtermilk Creek (FR 50684) in NVForest Road Road4.2miHansen (FR 50558) in NVForest Road Road4.6miMorey Creek (FR 50661) in NVForest Road Road4.7mi
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?