How we know thisCONFIDENCE · LIKELY
- ✓World-class recommendationGPS and field notes from veteran overlanders Dave vouches for. The source
- ✓ResearchedChecked and detailed by Dave — five decades in the field. Public data — no copyright on coordinates
- ★RecommendedMarked a standout on the list. Not the same as verified on the ground.
- 0Verified on the groundNo dated visit here yet. Stays Likely until Dave's stood on it — or the crowd confirms
A world-class recommendation — GPS and notes from veteran overlanders Dave vouches for, carried and detailed across his five decades in the field. Coordinates and facts are public. Confidence stays Likely until Dave's been there or the crowd confirms — then real field notes replace this.
A stream, mountain, park site on public land, Elko County. The facts below are structured data from Dave's list; the write-up is being rebuilt from real field notes, so it's held at Likely until it's confirmed on the ground.
✓ Fire ring
✓ Primitive
– 4×4 recommended
✓ Cell signal (reported)
Stay limits vary by unit — many USFS/BLM areas cap dispersed camping around 14 days, but not all. Confirm the current rule and road status with the managing office before you commit.
Dave was here
Not logged yet. This site is on Dave's list, but there's no dated personal visit for this exact spot. When there is, his notes and photos land here — and confidence moves toward Verified.
Elko County in Nevada is a paradise for 4X4 enthusiasts, featuring off-road trails like the 'Jarbidge Wilderness Area.' The area is also home to the 'Lamoille Canyon,' known as the 'Alps of Nevada,' perfect for hiking and nature photography. For fishing enthusiasts, the 'Ruby Mountains' offer pristine alpine lakes teeming with trout.
Animals in the area
Black bears 🐻, mule deer 🦌, mountain lions 🐾, river otters 🦦, and bullsnakes 🐍.
Birds in the area
Mountain Chickadee, Sage Thrasher, Brewer's Sparrow, American Kestrel, and Common Raven.
- Road surface & last-mile access
- How many rigs fit
- Cell coverage by carrier
- Seasonal / winter access
- Current fire restrictions
- Water access from the pin
- Shade & wind exposure
- Noise / neighbors
Services & drive-time data covers the Rocky Mountain West so far — not this camp's region yet. Open in Google Maps ↗