Travel Information

The best way to stay safe is to adequately prepare for your trip to the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Knowledge of the area, weather, and road conditions can help ensure an enjoyable trip. 

Contact the local Forest Service office or visitor center (https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/htnf/about-forest/offices) for the most recent Forest Service road and trail information as part of your trip planning. The Forest also posts road and trail conditions, as they are reported, at https://bit.ly/Road_TrailConditions.

Weather

The Forest spans a large area and with plenty of variation in weather. Look for the weather report closest to your planned activity. It is always best to stay home and wait for conditions to improve during times of bad weather.

Here are the local weather reports you can access from the links below.

• Austin, NV
• Bridgeport, CA
• Carson City, NV
• Elko, NV
• Ely, NV
• Las Vegas, NV
• Mt Charleston, NV 
• Reno, NV
• Tonopah, NV
• Wells, NV
• Winnemucca, NV

Weather Disclaimer

Weather presented through USDA Forest Service sites is public domain and derived from data from the National Weather Service. The USDA Forest Service is not responsible for the accuracy of this data.

 

Road Conditions

Do not be delayed on the road! Click on the links below to check real-time road information for Nevada and eastern California area:

• Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT)
  • Call 511 within Nevada or visit www.nvroads.com for up-to-the-minute road conditions. Traffic cameras are also available to give you an eye on roads in the Elko, Las Vegas and Reno areas.

• California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
  • Call 1-800-427-7623 or visit Caltrans’ Road Information or Quick Map for up-to-the-minute road conditions. Traffic cameras are also available to give you an eye on roads in eastern California.