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Humboldt State WMA

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Bird activity draws attention at Humboldt State WMA, where anglers and wildlife watchers find open sightlines across the wetland landscape near Lovelock in northwestern Nevada. The camping area is a gravel lot, so tent campers should bring a sleeping pad. A vault toilet is on-site. The access road off Route 860 runs rough with potholes and washboards for roughly three miles; low-clearance vehicles should proceed carefully. Google Maps navigation has led campers astray here. Starlink works at the site, though standard cell coverage is unconfirmed. This spot makes sense for self-sufficient campers comfortable with unpaved roads and a no-frills setup.

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Map & DirectionsHumboldt State WMA is located in Nevada near Lovelock

Dispersed Camping

Coordinates

40.0434207 N
118.594699 W

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Toilets
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Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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JT M.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 13, 2026

Quiet Peaceful Spot

We got in late, even more so than anticipated because we got lost in the way in.

Definitely don’t use Google Maps to find this place, there is a maze of dirt roads all over and some lead to some sketchy areas (burned out RVs etc).

Once we got on the correct road and found the spot, all was good. Follow previous poster’s guidance for directions.

It stormed the night we stayed and so we enjoyed some cooler temps during the day. It’s beautiful in an austere way and is very very quiet.

Road to get here is some of the gnarliest washboards we have been on but we would stay again passing through.

Starlink service here is great.

Month of VisitAugust

Joseph W.

Ranger

Reviewed May. 17, 2026

Quiet Overnight Spot

Drove in late. Go down 860 and and just past where 397 goes to the left there is a dirt/gravel road to the right with a sign for the WMA you will go down that road about 2 miles and then take a left for about another mile. The road wasn’t in great shape (potholes/washboards) but if you take your time it’s not too bad. The camping area is mainly a gravel parking area so if you are tent camping you may want a sleeping pad. There is a vault toilet at the spot (didn’t use it)

Views are great in the morning and a great spot too see/hear a lot of birds.

Month of VisitMay