Cave Loop (FR 43396) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Cave Loop (FR 43396) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Austin-Tonopah Ranger District
7,950 ft
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A 6.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Nye County, NV. The road serves Mount Gooding.

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

All 6.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.5 miles). Climbs 1,800 ft over 6.5 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 20%.

Mount Gooding stands 1,217 ft above the site, 1.2 miles north. Side Hill Spring lies 0.3 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. The nearest town, Tonopah, is 62 mi off.

September normals 45–70°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Austin-Tonopah 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?