Murphy Spring (FR 59648) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Murphy Spring (FR 59648) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Ely Ranger District
7,051 ft
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A 7.2-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 7.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7.2 miles). Climbs 2,800 ft over 7.2 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 34%. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Troy Peak stands 4,214 ft above the site, 3.2 miles west. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Brady Wash runs 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Pioche, is 60 mi off.

September normals 49–74°F, 1.1″ 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?