Spring Gulch Road (FR 42302) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada
Spring Gulch Road (FR 42302) in NV
A 13.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Douglas County, NV. The road serves Hoye Bridge.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Bridgeport Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 13.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (13.6 miles). Climbs 4,100 ft over 13.6 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 27%. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
West Fork Walker River runs 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Eagle Mountain stands 3,844 ft above the site, 6.9 miles northwest. The nearest town, Topaz Ranch Estates, is 3.8 mi off.
September normals 43–82°F, 0.2″ 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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