National forest
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is a national forest in Nevada and California. Free dispersed camping is allowed, up to 14 days in any 30-day period.
Current notices posted by the managing agency. Checked Sept. 30, 2026.
- Closure: Lamoille Canyon Road Closure (Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District) Road closure for construction on Lamoille Canyon Road Since Sept. 15, 2026.
- Closure: Angel Lake Campground and Day Use Area closing for season Angel Lake Campground and Day Use Area will close for the season Tuesday, Sept. 8. The closure will allow crews to begin construction on the long-awaited new Angel Lake Dam. Since Sept. 8, 2026.
- Closure: Hawk Fire Closure (Carson Ranger District) Area closure for the Hawk Fire burning in the Peavine area of Reno, Carson Ranger District. This is to protect public health and safety. Since Aug. 22, 2026.
- Closure: Ward Fire Closure (Ely Ranger District) Area closure for the Ward Fire burning near Ward Mountain, Ely Ranger District. This is to protect public health and safety during active wildfire operations and to prevent other ignitions. Since Aug. 10, 2026.
- Closure: Road Closure for Construction Work (Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger Districts) This road closure includes the shoulder and adjacent lands extending 300 feet perpendicular from each side of Forest Service Road 57390 to protect public health and safety during project work. Since Aug. 10, 2026.
- Closure: Elephant Fire Closure The Elephant Fire Closure Area includes portions of the Tahoe National Forest and the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Since July 13, 2026.
- Closure: Butterfly Collection Closure Area (Spring Mountains National Recreation Area) Prohibits possessing, storing or transporting butterflies. The purpose of this order is to protect sensitive butterfly species within the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. Since July 10, 2026.
- Closure: Bob Scott Campground Closure Extended Bob Scott Campground is closed during construction. Since July 3, 2026.
- Closure: Camping Closure, Twin Lakes (Bridgeport Ranger District) Camping is prohibited on the on all NFS lands within 0.5 mile on either side of the segment of Twin Lakes Road and the portion of the Twin Lakes Recreation Area depicted in the attached maps. This is to protect natural resources. Since March 5, 2026.
- Closure: Over-Snow Vehicle Closure (Carson Ranger District) Prohibits possessing or using over-snow vehicles on roads and trails identified in the attached map, in the interest of public safety. Since Dec. 17, 2025.
6 more notices at the agency link below.
Check current closures and fire restrictions for Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest on the managing agency's own page.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest map
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
6 fire restriction orders are recorded for this unit as of Sept. 30, 2026. Each links the signed order.
- Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, Santa Rosa Ranger District Effective July 1, 2026. Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect for the Santa Rosa Ranger District from July 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026.
- Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, Carson Ranger District Effective June 29, 2026. Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect for the Carson Ranger District from June 29, 2026 to October 31, 2026
- Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, Bridgeport Ranger District Effective June 29, 2026. Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect for the Bridgeport Ranger District from June 29, 2026 to October 31, 2026
- Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger Districts Effective June 10, 2026. Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect for the Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger Districts from June 10, 2026 to October 31, 2026
- Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, Spring Mountains National Recreation Area Effective May 29, 2026. Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect for the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area from May 29, 2026 to September 30, 2026
- Year-Round Fire Restrictions (Spring Mountains National Recreation Area) Effective Jan. 3, 2024. No campfires are allowed within one mile of homes in Kyle Canyon, Lee Canyons, Cold Creek, Mountain Springs, Trout Canyon, Lovell Canyon, and Coal Springs. The purpose of this order is to protect public safety and reduce damage caused by wildfire.
Common questions
- Yes, dispersed camping is allowed on Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest without a fee.
- Camping on Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is limited to 14 days in any 30-day period (Forest Order 04-17-24-04).
- The Forest Service lists 56 campgrounds and camping areas on Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
- Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest has 9 district offices: Austin-Tonopah Ranger District (Austin office) in Austin (775-964-2671), Austin-Tonopah Ranger District (Tonopah office) in Tonopah (775-482-6286), Bridgeport Ranger District in Bridgeport (760-932-7070), Carson Ranger District in Carson City (775-882-2766), Ely Ranger District in Ely (775-289-3031), Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District (Elko office) in Elko (775-738-5171), Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District (Wells office) in Wells (775-752-3357), Santa Rosa Ranger District in Winnemucca (775-623-5025 ext. 4), and Spring Mountains National Recreation Area in Las Vegas (702-872-5486).
- Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is managed through 7 ranger districts: Austin-Tonopah Ranger District, Bridgeport Ranger District, Carson Ranger District, Ely Ranger District, Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District, Santa Rosa Ranger District, and Spring Mountains National Recreation Area.
Camping on Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Dispersed camping allowed Stays are limited to 14 days in any 30-day period (Forest Order 04-17-24-04 , in effect until 2029-04-08) .
The Forest Service lists 56 campgrounds and camping areas on Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Fire restrictions change by district and season: check the current alerts and restrictions before you go.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest maps
- Interactive forest map from the Forest Service
- Motor Vehicle Use Maps: which roads are open to which vehicles, and so where you can legally drive to a dispersed site
- Forest visitor map
Ranger district offices
| Forest Supervisor's Office | Sparks, NV | 775-331-6444 | Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Austin-Tonopah Ranger District (Austin office) | Austin, NV | 775-964-2671 | First and third Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| Austin-Tonopah Ranger District (Tonopah office) | Tonopah, NV | 775-482-6286 | Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Bridgeport Ranger District | Bridgeport, CA | 760-932-7070 | Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Carson Ranger District | Carson City, NV | 775-882-2766 | Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Ely Ranger District | Ely, NV | 775-289-3031 | Mon., Wed. and Fri. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District (Elko office) | Elko, NV | 775-738-5171 | Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District (Wells office) | Wells, NV | 775-752-3357 | Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Santa Rosa Ranger District | Winnemucca, NV | 775-623-5025 ext. 4 | Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Spring Mountains National Recreation Area | Las Vegas, NV | 702-872-5486 | Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
Fishing and water
Fishing inside the boundary: Carson River West Fork fishing , Robinson Creek fishing , Silver Creek fishing , Trumbull Lake fishing , Virginia Lake Lower fishing , Virginia Lake Upper fishing , Bridgeport Reservoir water level , with stocking records and species on fishypedia.com.
- Lower Twin Lake water level (right at the boundary): its dam and reservoir record on reservoirfinder.com.
- East Walker River fishing (right at the boundary): its fishing and stocking record on fishypedia.com.
- West Walker River, Section 3 fishing (right at the boundary): its fishing and stocking record on fishypedia.com.
- Little Walker River fishing (right at the boundary): its fishing and stocking record on fishypedia.com.
- Twin Lake Upper, Bridgeport fishing (0.1 miles outside the boundary): its fishing and stocking record on fishypedia.com.
- Red Lake fishing (0.2 miles outside the boundary): its fishing and stocking record on fishypedia.com.
- Upper Twin Lake water level (0.2 miles outside the boundary): its dam and reservoir record on reservoirfinder.com.
Public lands next to Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
- Wilderness area Most of Hoover Wilderness lies inside Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
- Wilderness areaHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest borders Carson-Iceberg Wilderness.
- National forestHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest borders Eldorado National Forest.
- Wilderness areaHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest borders Emigrant Wilderness.
- State parkHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest borders Grover Hot Springs State Park.
- National forestHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest borders Inyo National Forest.
- National forestHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest borders Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, a national forest.
- Wilderness areaHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest borders Mokelumne Wilderness.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Photos
- https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/humboldt-toiyabe/offices (accessed 2026-09-28)
- https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/humboldt-toiyabe/multimedia/videos/dispersed-camping (accessed 2026-09-28)
- https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/humboldt-toiyabe/alerts/camping-occupancy-and-use-restrictions-forest-wide (accessed 2026-09-28)
- https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/humboldt-toiyabe (accessed 2026-09-28)
- https://www.fs.usda.gov/sites/nfs/files/legacy-media/humboldt-toiyabe/2023%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf (accessed 2026-09-28)
- https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/humboldt-toiyabe/recreation/camping-cabins (accessed 2026-09-28)
- https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/humboldt-toiyabe/data-tools/interactive-maps (accessed 2026-09-28)
- https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/humboldt-toiyabe/maps-guides (accessed 2026-09-28)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humboldt%E2%80%93Toiyabe_National_Forest (accessed 2026-09-28)