North Fork Little Humboldt (FR 50531) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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North Fork Little Humboldt (FR 50531) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Santa Rosa Ranger District
6,568 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 22.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Humboldt County, NV. The road serves Cold Springs.

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

9.8 of the 22.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (22.3 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Cattle guards 5.4, 7, 11, 11.4, 14.5, 15 and 17.1 miles in. Water crossings 6.4, 12.4, 15 and 17 miles in.

A reservoir lies 0.2 mi off. Buckskin Mountain stands 2,160 ft above the site, 4.0 miles west. 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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?