Musgrove Canyon Road (FR 41446) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada
Musgrove Canyon Road (FR 41446) in NV
A 2.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Washoe County, NV. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to November 14.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
1 of the 2.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 2.3 of the 2.4 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,200 ft over 2.4 miles -- sustained grades near 22%, with pitches to 34%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Gates 1.6 and 2.1 miles in.
Herlan Peak stands 2,258 ft above the site, 2.7 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Incline Village, is 4.2 mi off.
September normals 45–72°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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