Spring City (FR 50472) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Spring City (FR 50472) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Santa Rosa Ranger District
5,800 ft
Maps
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An 8.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Humboldt County, NV. The road serves Coal Pit Peak.

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

All 8.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (8.2 miles). Climbs 2,000 ft over 8.2 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 29%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 9 switchbacks.

Secluded here -- no through road within 3.7 miles. Coal Pit Peak stands 2,350 ft above the site, 2.4 miles northeast. Buttermilk Springs lies 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Winnemucca, is 45 mi off.

September normals 50–74°F, 0.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Buttermilk Creek (FR 50684) in NVForest Road Road2.6miMullinix Creek (FR 50805) in NVForest Road Road4.2miButtermilk Road (FR 50471) in NVForest Road Road6.7miParadise Gs Driveway (FR 50675) in NVDispersed Camping7.8miLye Creek Campground in NVCampground8.1mi
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?