Sheep Creek Road (FR 42197) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada
Sheep Creek Road (FR 42197) in NV
An 8.9-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 8.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (8.9 miles). Climbs 2,900 ft over 8.9 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 43%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
South Sister stands 2,245 ft above the site, 1.6 miles west. Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.1 miles off. The nearest town, Topaz Ranch Estates, is 22 mi off.
September normals 37–63°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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