Electronic Site Road (FR 42784) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada
Electronic Site Road (FR 42784) in NV
A 4.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Douglas County, NV. The road serves Indian Spring.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Bridgeport Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
0.3 of the 4.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.5 miles). Climbs 1,900 ft over 4.5 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 19%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. Leviathan Peak stands 1,661 ft above the site, 2.9 miles southwest. Indian Spring lies 0.7 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Topaz Ranch Estates, is 4.8 mi off.
September normals 43–71°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Bridgeport Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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