Water Canyon (FR 43485) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Water Canyon (FR 43485) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Austin-Tonopah Ranger District
7,098 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 6.1-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 6.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.1 miles). Climbs 1,800 ft over 6.1 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 19%. Level ground alongside most of its length.

Water Canyon Springs lies 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.5 miles off. Mount Wilson stands 2,115 ft above the site, 3.9 miles west. The nearest town, Tonopah, is 64 mi off.

September normals 36–74°F, 0.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Northumberland-Mill Canyon (FR 43484) in NVForest Road Road1.5miWood Canyon Bypass (FR 43487) in NVDispersed Camping2.6miCave Loop (FR 43396) in NVForest Road Road5.1miMorgan Creek (FR 43215) in NVForest Road Road7.8miNorth Fork Mosquito (FR 44096) in NVDispersed Camping8.0mi
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?