Wash O'neil Basin (FR 50098) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Wash O'neil Basin (FR 50098) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Santa Rosa Ranger District
5,810 ft
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A 7.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Humboldt County, NV. The road serves Trap Butte.

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

All 7.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7.7 miles). Climbs 1,300 ft over 7.7 miles -- sustained grades near 22%, with pitches to 28%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Five Fingers stands 2,806 ft above the site, 2.3 miles northwest. Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.2 miles off. The nearest town, Winnemucca, is 31 mi off.

September normals 4871°F, 0.9″ 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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?