Spanish Ranch (FR 43385) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Spanish Ranch (FR 43385) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Austin-Tonopah Ranger District
6,611 ft
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A 16.9-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 16.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (16.9 miles). Climbs 4,200 ft over 16.9 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 32%. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 5.3, 5.7 and 10.9 miles in.

Buffalo Mountain stands 2,416 ft above the site, 3.5 miles southeast. The nearest town, Hawthorne, is 62 mi off.

September normals 45–75°F, 0.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?