Mcconnell Creek (FR 50555) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada
Mcconnell Creek (FR 50555) in NV
A 4.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Humboldt County, NV. The road serves McConnell Creek Trailhead.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Santa Rosa Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 4.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.6 miles). Climbs 1,500 ft over 4.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 22%. A cattle guard at the start of the road.
Sawtooth Mountain stands 3,028 ft above the site, 3.2 miles northeast. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.9 miles off. Antelope Creek runs 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Winnemucca, is 40 mi off.
September normals 43–82°F, 0.5″ 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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