Drainage Way Road (FR 42855) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Drainage Way Road (FR 42855) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Bridgeport Ranger District
6,529 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 2.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lyon County, NV.

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

All 2.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.2 miles). Winds through 3 switchbacks.

East Sister stands 3,874 ft above the site, 4.9 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. The nearest town, Smith Valley, is 19 mi off.

September normals 40–75°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Long Spur Road A (FR 42854) in NVForest Road Road0.6miLoop Road A (FR 42031) in NVDispersed Camping2.1miLong Spur Road B (FR 42187) in NVForest Road Road2.1miSpring Spur Road (FR 42327) in NVDispersed Camping2.2miLong Spur Road (FR 42861) in NVForest Road Road2.4mi
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?