FR 42852 — Long Doctor Spring in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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FR 42852 — Long Doctor Spring in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Bridgeport Ranger District
6,515 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.2-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 0.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.2 miles). Climbs 160 ft over 0.2 miles -- sustained grades near 24%.

South Sister stands 4,763 ft above the site, 6.2 miles west. Long Doctor Spring lies 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Smith Valley, is 24 mi off.

September normals 40–74°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Sweetwater Peak Road (FR 42054) in NVDispersed Camping0.5miLong Doctor Spring Road (FR 42145) in NVDispersed Camping1.3miRye Grass Spring Road (FR 42137) in NVForest Road Road2.4miWater Tank Road A (FR 42069) in NVForest Road Road2.9miLong Spur Road (FR 42861) in NVForest Road Road3.0mi
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?