Jacks V. Road (FR 41721) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada
Jacks V. Road (FR 41721) in NV
A 15.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Douglas County, NV. The road serves Clear Creek Trailhead. 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.
14.5 of the 15.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 14.8 of the 15.5 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,300 ft over 15.5 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 45%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 3.1, 8.3, 9.1, 12.1, 12.5 and 12.9 miles in. A gate 3.6 miles in, signed private. Gates 8.4, 13.7 and 13.9 miles in.
Duane Bliss Peak stands 3,411 ft above the site, 3.6 miles west. Night skies measure Bortle 4 -- a rural sky with a glow on the horizon. A body of water lies 0.8 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Indian Hills, is 0.9 mi off.
September normals 44–80°F, 0.2″ 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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