Cow Camp Road (FR 42178) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Cow Camp Road (FR 42178) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Bridgeport Ranger District
5,880 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
VerizonUNMEASURED
AT&TNONE
T-MobileUNMEASURED
StarlinkEXCELLENT

An 8.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mineral County, NV. The road serves Granite Spring.

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). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Secluded here -- no through road within 3.7 miles. The nearest town, Hawthorne, is 25 mi off.

September normals 44–80°F, 0.4″ 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?