James Canyon Road (FR 41230) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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James Canyon Road (FR 41230) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Carson Ranger District
8,627 ft
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A 1.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Douglas County, NV. The road serves Genoa Peak. The road is open seasonally, June 1 to November 15.

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

All 1.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.2 miles). Climbs 10 ft over 1.2 miles -- sustained grades near 30%, with pitches to 45%.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.6 miles off. Genoa Peak stands 508 ft above the site, 0.6 miles southeast. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Genoa, is 3.5 mi off.

September normals 41–65°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Logan House Loop (FR 14N33) in NVForest Road Road0.8miGenoa Peak Road (FR 41036) in NVDispersed Camping1.7miZephyr Cove Stables Parking (FR 1342) in NVDispersed Camping4.2miZephyr Cove RV & Campground in NVCampground4.3miCampground Spur L (FR 1341) in NVDispersed Camping4.3mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?