Spring Creek Road (FR 42053) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Spring Creek Road (FR 42053) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Bridgeport Ranger District
5,460 ft
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A 20.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lyon County, NV. The road serves Pete Spring.

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

All 20.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (20.2 miles). Climbs 3,100 ft over 20.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 29%. Winds through 9 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.1 miles off. Desert Creek Peak stands 3,490 ft above the site, 6.1 miles southwest. The nearest town, Smith Valley, is 9.6 mi off.

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

Nearby Spots
Microwave Road (FR 42192) in NVForest Road Road2.3miFR 42807 — O'Banion Spring in NVDispersed Camping2.9miFR 42806 — O'Banion Spring in NVDispersed Camping3.5miO'banion Spring Road (FR 42150) in NVDispersed Camping3.9miDesert Creek Campground in NVCampground6.5mi
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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?