South Fork Cottonwood (FR 59491) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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South Fork Cottonwood (FR 59491) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Ely Ranger District
6,376 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 10.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lincoln County, NV.

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

All 10 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (10 miles). Climbs 1,400 ft over 10 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 20%. Winds through 6 switchbacks.

Quinn Canyon Range stands 3,800 ft above the site, 5.2 miles northwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. North Fork Cottonwood Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Alamo, is 54 mi off.

September normals 47–77°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Cedar Basin (FR 59414) in NVForest Road Road5.0miCherry Creek Campground in NVCampground6.9miPine Creek (FR 59411) in NVForest Road Road7.0miDry Canyon (FR 59417) in NVDispersed Camping10.2miWater Canyon (FR 59416) in NVForest Road Road11.1mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Ely 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?