Cottonwood (FR 50537) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada
Cottonwood (FR 50537) in NV
A 10.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Humboldt County, NV. The road serves Santa Rosa Peak.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Santa Rosa Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 10.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (10.7 miles). Climbs 3,000 ft over 10.7 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 32%. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 1, 1.4, 3.3, 3.7, 3.9, 4.1, 4.7, 9.9 and 9.9 miles in. A gate 1.3 miles in. Cattle guards 7.5, 9.1, 9.8, 9.9 and 10.9 miles in.
Santa Rosa Peak stands 3,846 ft above the site, 2.0 miles west. Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.5 miles off. South Fork Cottonwood Creek runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Winnemucca, is 42 mi off.
September normals 49–74°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
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