Lake Vabm Road (FR 42782) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Lake Vabm Road (FR 42782) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Bridgeport Ranger District
5,491 ft
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A 1.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Douglas County, NV. The road serves Topaz Lake Park.

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

All 1.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.1 miles). Climbs 510 ft over 1.1 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 21%.

Dome Two stands 2,811 ft above the site, 2.3 miles southwest. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Topaz Ranch Estates, is 3.2 mi off.

September normals 44–80°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?