Long Valley (FR 50153) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Long Valley (FR 50153) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Santa Rosa Ranger District
6,560 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 12.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Humboldt County, NV. The road serves Cold Springs Butte.

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

All 12 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (12 miles). Climbs 2,100 ft over 12 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 26%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 1.4 miles in.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.5 miles off. A pond lies 0.6 mi off. Buckskin Mountain stands 2,168 ft above the site, 4.9 miles northwest. The nearest town, Winnemucca, is 57 mi off.

September normals 4571°F, 0.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?