Wichman Canyon Road (FR 42768) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Wichman Canyon Road (FR 42768) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Bridgeport Ranger District
5,059 ft
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A 2.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lyon County, NV. The road serves Paralde Spring.

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

All 2.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.9 miles). Climbs 1,500 ft over 2.9 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 29%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 3 switchbacks.

East Fork Walker River runs 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Mount Grant stands 6,222 ft above the site, 10 miles east. The nearest town, Hawthorne, is 19 mi off.

September normals 46–81°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?