Thomas Creek Road (FR 41049) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Thomas Creek Road (FR 41049) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Carson Ranger District
6,114 ft
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No overnight camping

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Ranger District prohibits overnight stays here (Whites, Thomas, Jones and Galena Creek Areas (Carson RD)).

A 2.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Washoe County, NV.

0.6 of the 2.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.7 miles). Climbs 1,200 ft over 2.7 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 25%.

Mount Rose stands 4,657 ft above the site, 5.2 miles southwest. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 4 -- a rural sky with a glow on the horizon. Dry Pond lies 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Washoe Valley, is 7.8 mi off.

September normals 44–75°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Davis Creek Campground in NVCampground5.9miMt Rose Campground Road (FR 41082) in NVDispersed Camping6.2miMount Rose in NVCampground6.2miTahoe Meadows Trailhead (FR 41070) in NVDispersed Camping6.8miWashoe Lake State Park Campground in NVCampground11.0mi
Fire restrictions

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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?