Skull Creek (FR 50086) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Skull Creek (FR 50086) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Santa Rosa Ranger District
4,668 ft
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A 26.9-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 26.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (26.9 miles). Climbs 7,300 ft over 26.9 miles -- sustained grades near 22%, with pitches to 33%. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Cattle guards 6.1 and 6.2 miles in. A water crossing 10.3 miles in.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.2 miles off. Santa Rosa Peak stands 5,018 ft above the site, 7.6 miles southeast. A pond lies 0.4 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Winnemucca, is 48 mi off.

September normals 53–79°F, 0.6″ 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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?