Straight Road (FR 42268) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Straight Road (FR 42268) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Bridgeport Ranger District
5,156 ft
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An 8.1-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 8.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (8.1 miles). Climbs 1,100 ft over 8.1 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 24%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.3 miles off. Valley Point stands 812 ft above the site, 1.4 miles northeast. The nearest town, Smith Valley, is 6.8 mi off.

September normals 46–82°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?