Garfield Creek Road (FR 42753) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Garfield Creek Road (FR 42753) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Bridgeport Ranger District
7,872 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 5.2-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.

All 5.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.2 miles). Climbs 1,100 ft over 5.2 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 34%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 12 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Cory Peak stands 2,635 ft above the site, 3.2 miles northwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.6 miles off. The nearest town, Hawthorne, is 9.7 mi off.

September normals 40–71°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?