Canal Road (FR 42027) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Canal Road (FR 42027) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Bridgeport Ranger District
5,639 ft
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An 8.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lyon County, NV. The road serves Boulder Hill.

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

All 8.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (8.5 miles). Climbs 2,300 ft over 8.5 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 27%. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Gates 7.5 and 7.8 miles in, signed private.

Boulder Hill stands 1,027 ft above the site, 0.6 miles northwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Smith Valley, is 8.5 mi off.

September normals 44–79°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 42808 — Boulder Hill in NVDispersed Camping2.1miLong Spur Road A (FR 42777) in NVForest Road Road2.5miMicrowave Road (FR 42192) in NVForest Road Road3.9miSmith Valley\jackpot Mines RD (FR 42776) in NVForest Road Road4.2miSpring Creek Road (FR 42053) in NVForest Road Road4.3mi
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?