Shoshone Creek (FR 44441) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada
Shoshone Creek (FR 44441) in NV
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 12.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Nye County, NV. The road serves Round Mountain.
All 12 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (12 miles). Climbs 3,900 ft over 12 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 33%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 17 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Spanish Peak stands 3,949 ft above the site, 4.6 miles southeast. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Tonopah, is 44 mi off.
September normals 47–76°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov