Voltaire Canyon Road (FR 41710) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

A 6.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Carson City County, NV. The road serves Athens Mine.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

2.7 of the 6.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.3 miles). Climbs 1,600 ft over 6.3 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 29%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Snow Valley Peak stands 3,483 ft above the site, 3.9 miles northwest. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.2 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 4 -- a rural sky with a glow on the horizon. Dry Lake lies 1.0 mi off. The nearest town, Indian Hills, is 2.8 mi off.