Prospects Road (FR 42765) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Prospects Road (FR 42765) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Bridgeport Ranger District
5,571 ft
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A 14.5-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 14.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (14.5 miles). Climbs 1,400 ft over 14.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%. Winds through 16 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

East Fork Walker River runs 0.1 mi off. Bald Mountain stands 3,956 ft above the site, 8.8 miles northwest. The nearest town, Hawthorne, is 22 mi off.

September normals 44–80°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
East Walker Road (FR 42764) in NVForest Road Road2.4miLong Road (FR 42766) in NVForest Road Road4.0miChina Camp Road (FR 42155) in NVDispersed Camping6.3miHawthorne - Fletcher Road (FR 42028) in NVForest Road Road6.6miRanchway Road (FR 42851) in NVDispersed Camping7.2mi
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?