Knickerbocker (FR 43382) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Knickerbocker (FR 43382) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Austin-Tonopah Ranger District
6,535 ft
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A 1.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Nye County, NV. The road serves Knickerbocker Spring.

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

All 1.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.9 miles). Climbs 740 ft over 1.9 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 23%.

Buffalo Mountain stands 2,492 ft above the site, 2.7 miles southeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. The nearest town, Hawthorne, is 61 mi off.

September normals 46–76°F, 0.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Spanish Ranch (FR 43385) in NVForest Road Road1.2miIone - Sand Wash (FR 43388) in NVForest Road Road2.4miBerlin Canyon (FR 43380) in NVDispersed Camping2.7miRichmond Loop (FR 43410) in NVForest Road Road3.4miBerlin Ichthyosaur Campground in NVCampground3.6mi
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?