North Fork Big Creek (FR 43012) in NV -- Camping Rules & Access
North Fork Big Creek (FR 43012) in NV
Road corridorHumboldt-Toiyabe NF, Austin-Tonopah Ranger District
87 mi from Tonopah
Maps 6,924 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest ↗
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 3.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,900 ft over 3.2 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 23%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.5 miles off.
- North Toiyabe Peak stands 3,862 ft above the map pin, 3.0 miles northeast.
- North Fork Big Creek runs 0.1 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 36–59°F, 1.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.