Water Canyon (FR 59416) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Water Canyon (FR 59416) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Ely Ranger District
5,909 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 6.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Nye County, NV. The road serves Goat Ranch Springs.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Ely Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 6.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.6 miles). Climbs 2,000 ft over 6.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 27%. Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Stairstep Mountain stands 4,199 ft above the site, 5.7 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.0 miles off. The nearest town, Alamo, is 63 mi off.

September normals 47–79°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Quinn Canyon (FR 59415) in NVForest Road Road0.3miDry Canyon (FR 59417) in NVDispersed Camping2.1miSouth Fork Cottonwood (FR 59491) in NVForest Road Road11.1miCherry Creek Campground in NVCampground12.6miPine Creek (FR 59411) in NVForest Road Road12.6mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Ely 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?