Mine Shaft Road (FR 42950) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Mine Shaft Road (FR 42950) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Bridgeport Ranger District
7,008 ft
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A 0.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mineral County, NV.

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

All 0.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.4 miles). Climbs 20 ft over 0.4 miles -- sustained grades near 30%, with pitches to 37%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Cory Peak stands 3,499 ft above the site, 5.2 miles west. Garfield Creek runs 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Hawthorne, is 6.3 mi off.

September normals 43–75°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?