Jones Creek Road (FR 41037) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada
Jones Creek Road (FR 41037) in NV
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Ranger District prohibits overnight stays here (Whites, Thomas, Jones and Galena Creek Areas (Carson RD)).
A 1.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Washoe County, NV. The road serves Chocolate Peak.
All 1.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.5 miles). Climbs 770 ft over 1.5 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 27%.
Chocolate Peak stands 3,343 ft above the site, 2.6 miles west. Night skies measure Bortle 4 -- a rural sky with a glow on the horizon. A body of water lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Washoe Valley, is 6.3 mi off.
September normals 44–75°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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