Smith Valley\jackpot Mines RD (FR 42776) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Smith Valley\jackpot Mines RD (FR 42776) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Bridgeport Ranger District
5,376 ft
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A 6.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lyon County, NV. The road serves Valley Point.

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

All 6.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.5 miles). Climbs 1,000 ft over 6.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 21%. Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.4 miles off. Desert Creek Peak stands 3,574 ft above the site, 7.4 miles south. The nearest town, Smith Valley, is 7.9 mi off.

September normals 45–81°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Spring Creek Road (FR 42053) in NVForest Road Road1.7miFR 42808 — Boulder Hill in NVDispersed Camping2.3miMicrowave Road (FR 42192) in NVForest Road Road3.8miCanal Road (FR 42027) in NVForest Road Road4.2miFR 42807 — O'Banion Spring in NVDispersed Camping4.5mi
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?