Recreation
The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest offers a setting of classic Western beauty and is known for its many recreational opportunities, scenic vistas, and wild places where visitors can still find solitude. The Forest does not resemble most other National Forests in that it has numerous fairly large but non-contiguous sections scattered across most of the state of Nevada and a portion of eastern California.
The Austin-Tonopah Ranger District is comprised of two districts, which were merged in 2015. There are two offices, one located in Austin, Nevada (pop.
The Bridgeport Ranger District office is located in Bridgeport (pop. 553), California.
The Carson Ranger District office is located in Carson City (pop. 58,639), which is Nevada’s capital.
The Ely Ranger District office is located in Ely (pop. 3,924), Nevada. The District also lies in Lincoln, Nye, and White Pine Counties.
The Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District is comprised of the Mountain City and Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger Districts.
The Santa Rosa Ranger District office is located in Winnemucca (pop. 8,431), Nevada, and lies in northern Nevada in Humboldt County.
The Spring Mountains National Recreation Area (SMNRA), or Mt. Charleston as it is known by locals, was established by the U.S.
Angel Creek Campground
Angel Creek Picnic Site
Angel Lake Campground
Angel Lake Picnic Site
Armstrong Pass Trailhead
Barley Creek Trailhead/Campground
Belmont Campground
Berry Creek Dispersed Campground
Big Bend Campground
Big Canyon Trailhead