Risue Canyon Road (FR 42050) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Risue Canyon Road (FR 42050) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Bridgeport Ranger District
5,624 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 29.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Douglas County, NV. The road serves Risue Canyon Spring.

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

13.2 of the 29.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (29.7 miles). Climbs 5,600 ft over 29.7 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 35%. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Desert Creek Peak stands 3,326 ft above the site, 6.4 miles east. The nearest town, Topaz Ranch Estates, is 7.9 mi off.

September normals 44–79°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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.

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