Aurora Road (FR 42759) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Aurora Road (FR 42759) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Bridgeport Ranger District
7,392 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
VerizonUNMEASURED
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A 17.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mineral County, NV.

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

All 17.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (17.8 miles). Climbs 2,900 ft over 17.8 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 31%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

East Braly Peak stands 2,017 ft above the site, 2.3 miles south. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. A body of water lies 1.0 mi off. The nearest town, Hawthorne, is 22 mi off.

September normals 44–72°F, 0.3″ 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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?