Chestnut Mine (FR 43407) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Chestnut Mine (FR 43407) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Austin-Tonopah Ranger District
6,869 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 3.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Nye County, NV. The road serves Fifteenmile Spring.

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

All 3.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.5 miles). Climbs 610 ft over 3.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 19%. Level ground alongside most of its length.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.4 miles off. Fifteenmile Spring lies 0.2 mi off. Paradise Peak stands 1,773 ft above the site, 3.9 miles south. The nearest town, Hawthorne, is 50 mi off.

September normals 44–76°F, 0.6″ 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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?