Bodie Flat Road (FR 41690) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada
Bodie Flat Road (FR 41690) in NV
An 8.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Douglas County, NV. The road serves Rock Cliff.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 8.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 7.8 of the 8.1 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,500 ft over 8.1 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 25%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 4.4, 4.4 and 4.5 miles in.
East Fork Carson River runs 0.1 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. Jobs Peak stands 5,491 ft above the site, 9.6 miles northwest. The nearest town, Ruhenstroth, is 6.1 mi off.
September normals 44–81°F, 0.3″ 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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