Water Tank Road A (FR 42069) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Water Tank Road A (FR 42069) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Bridgeport Ranger District
7,050 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
VerizonUNMEASURED
AT&TMARGINAL
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An 8.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lyon County, NV. The road serves Nugent Cabin.

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

All 8.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (8.7 miles). Climbs 2,200 ft over 8.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 21%.

South Sister stands 4,228 ft above the site, 3.4 miles west. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.8 miles off. The nearest town, Topaz Ranch Estates, is 22 mi off.

September normals 38–73°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Sheep Creek Road (FR 42197) in NVForest Road Road1.8miRye Grass Spring Road (FR 42137) in NVForest Road Road2.1miLong Doctor Spring Road (FR 42145) in NVDispersed Camping2.1miSweetwater Reseeding Road (FR 42196) in NVForest Road Road2.5miFR 42852 — Long Doctor Spring in NVDispersed Camping2.9mi
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?