Mcleod Bypass (FR 43481) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Mcleod Bypass (FR 43481) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Austin-Tonopah Ranger District
5,922 ft
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A 0.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Nye County, NV.

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

All 0.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.9 miles). Climbs 400 ft over 0.9 miles -- sustained grades near 16%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Toiyabe Range Peak stands 5,026 ft above the site, 4.3 miles north. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. The nearest town, Tonopah, is 67 mi off.

September normals 41–79°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?