Jim Canyon Road (FR 42167) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Jim Canyon Road (FR 42167) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Bridgeport Ranger District
7,969 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 6.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mineral County, NV. The road serves Rising Sun Mine.

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

All 6.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.1 miles). Climbs 2,100 ft over 6.1 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 31%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 9 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.5 miles off. Buller Mountain stands 1,467 ft above the site, 2.3 miles northwest. Log Cabin Spring lies 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Hawthorne, is 12 mi off.

September normals 42–71°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

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

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?