Cottonwood Creek Road (FR 42751) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada
Cottonwood Creek Road (FR 42751) in NV
A 5.3-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.
All 5.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.3 miles). Climbs 2,600 ft over 5.3 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 40%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Buller Mountain stands 3,423 ft above the site, 4.7 miles west. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.5 miles off. The nearest town, Hawthorne, is 8.8 mi off.
September normals 46–78°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
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