Taylor Valley Road (FR 42195) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Taylor Valley Road (FR 42195) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Bridgeport Ranger District
7,187 ft
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A 6.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Douglas County, NV. The road serves Upper Risue Canyon Spring.

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

All 6.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.8 miles). Climbs 1,600 ft over 6.8 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 21%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. Upper Risue Canyon Spring lies 0.9 mi off. Middle Sister stands 3,660 ft above the site, 7.2 miles southeast. The nearest town, Topaz Ranch Estates, is 12 mi off.

September normals 43–73°F, 0.4″ 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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?