Alum Creek Road (FR 42109) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Alum Creek Road (FR 42109) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Bridgeport Ranger District
5,473 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 6.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mineral County, NV.

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

2.6 of the 6.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.2 miles). Climbs 1,500 ft over 6.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 15%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Buller Mountain stands 3,963 ft above the site, 5.0 miles southwest. The nearest town, Hawthorne, is 5.7 mi off.

September normals 47–79°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Bridgeport 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?