Dry Canyon (FR 59417) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Dry Canyon (FR 59417) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Ely Ranger District
6,100 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
VerizonUNMEASURED
AT&TNONE
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A 0.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Nye County, NV.

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

All 0.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.7 miles). Climbs 370 ft over 0.7 miles -- sustained grades near 14%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.4 miles off. Stairstep Mountain stands 4,008 ft above the site, 4.5 miles southeast. The nearest town, Alamo, is 63 mi off.

September normals 48–79°F, 0.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Ely 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?