Prospects Road (FR 42779) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Prospects Road (FR 42779) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Bridgeport Ranger District
5,341 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 3.4-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.

All 3.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.4 miles). Climbs 1,400 ft over 3.4 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 21%.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Desert Creek Peak stands 3,609 ft above the site, 7.3 miles east. The nearest town, Topaz Ranch Estates, is 7.9 mi off.

September normals 45–80°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Risue Canyon Road (FR 42050) in NVForest Road Road1.1miWellington Hills Road (FR 42778) in NVForest Road Road1.8miLong Dry Canyon Road (FR 42085) in NVForest Road Road3.1miTaylor Valley Road (FR 42195) in NVForest Road Road4.6miDesert Creek Campground in NVCampground6.0mi
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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?