FR 42807 — O'Banion Spring in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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FR 42807 — O'Banion Spring in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Bridgeport Ranger District
5,550 ft
Maps
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A 1.7-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 1.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.7 miles). Climbs 810 ft over 1.7 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 25%.

Desert Creek Peak stands 3,400 ft above the site, 3.3 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.6 miles off. The nearest town, Smith Valley, is 12 mi off.

September normals 45–80°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 42806 — O'Banion Spring in NVDispersed Camping0.7miMicrowave Road (FR 42192) in NVForest Road Road0.8miO'banion Spring Road (FR 42150) in NVDispersed Camping1.2miDesert Creek Campground Road (FR 42508) in NVDispersed Camping4.1miDesert Creek Campground in NVCampground4.1mi
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?