Horse Canyon (FR 50538) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Horse Canyon (FR 50538) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Santa Rosa Ranger District
4,338 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 3.0-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 3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-ends 0.6 miles in -- mapped turnaround at the end. Cattle guards 0, 1.4, 2.8 and 3 miles in. Water crossings 0.6 and 2.5 miles in.

Paradise Peak stands 5,091 ft above the site, 6.4 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. Dog Creek runs 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Winnemucca, is 38 mi off.

September normals 43–82°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?