Northumberland Canyon (FR 43023) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Northumberland Canyon (FR 43023) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Austin-Tonopah Ranger District
5,854 ft
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A 28.8-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.

6.1 of the 28.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (28.8 miles). Climbs 5,400 ft over 28.8 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 31%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 13 switchbacks.

Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Wildcat Peak stands 4,649 ft above the site, 8.7 miles east. The nearest town, Tonopah, is 67 mi off.

September normals 45–80°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Moores Northumberland (FR 44397) in NVForest Road Road8.3miThree Mile Canyon (FR 44398) in NVForest Road Road8.4miCave Loop (FR 43396) in NVForest Road Road9.7miAnderson (FR 44841) in NVDispersed Camping12.1miMoores Creek (FR 44008) in NVForest Road Road12.9mi
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?