Sheep Canyon (FR 43399) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Sheep Canyon (FR 43399) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Austin-Tonopah Ranger District
5,080 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 21.5-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 21.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (21.5 miles). Climbs 4,700 ft over 21.5 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 34%. Winds through 9 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.2 miles off. Paradise Peak stands 3,562 ft above the site, 5.4 miles east. The nearest town, Hawthorne, is 43 mi off.

September normals 50–82°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Paradise Mine (FR 43401) in NVForest Road Road6.1miChestnut Mine (FR 43407) in NVDispersed Camping7.4miAntelope Spring (FR 43205) in NVDispersed Camping7.5miAlum Spring (FR 43406) in NVDispersed Camping7.6miCraig Mining (FR 43368) in NVForest Road Road8.8mi
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?