Cowboy Mine Road (FR 42371) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Cowboy Mine Road (FR 42371) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Bridgeport Ranger District
6,625 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 4.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lyon County, NV. The road serves Lobdell Summit.

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

All 4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4 miles). Climbs 1,600 ft over 4 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 23%.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.7 miles off. Pine Grove Hills stands 2,018 ft above the site, 3.1 miles northeast. Sand Canyon Spring lies 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Smith Valley, is 16 mi off.

September normals 41–76°F, 0.3″ 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?