Irwin Canyon (FR 59421) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Irwin Canyon (FR 59421) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Ely Ranger District
5,246 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 2.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Nye County, NV. The road serves Irwin Canyon Springs.

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

All 2.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.5 miles). Climbs 990 ft over 2.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.2 miles off. Timber Mountain stands 5,355 ft above the site, 5.4 miles southeast. Irwin Canyon Springs lies 0.2 mi off. The nearest town, Pioche, is 69 mi off.

September normals 50–80°F, 0.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?