Leviathan Road (FR 31052) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada
Leviathan Road (FR 31052) in NV
A 20.7-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Douglas County, NV. The road serves Dowd Springs. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to November 14.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
5.7 of the 20.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly graded dirt, with 7.7 miles of dirt. Climbs 2,000 ft over 20.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 20 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 2.4, 7.5, 11.3 and 14.8 miles in.
Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Nevada Hill stands 2,129 ft above the site, 3.8 miles southeast. Doud Springs lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Ruhenstroth, is 7.1 mi off.
September normals 45–77°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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