Porcupine Creek (FR 50540) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Porcupine Creek (FR 50540) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Santa Rosa Ranger District
4,725 ft
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A 3.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Humboldt County, NV. The road serves Fry Spring.

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

All 3.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.1 miles). Climbs 1,700 ft over 3.1 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 23%. Cattle guards 0 and 1 miles in. Gates 1.4, 1.8, 1.9 and 1.9 miles in.

Five Fingers stands 3,891 ft above the site, 5.6 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. Porcupine Creek runs 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Winnemucca, is 29 mi off.

September normals 46–80°F, 0.4″ 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?