Powell Mountain Road (FR 42026) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Powell Mountain Road (FR 42026) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Bridgeport Ranger District
7,049 ft
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A 44.2-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.

32.5 of the 44.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (44.2 miles). Climbs 9,400 ft over 44.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 17 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Cory Peak stands 3,458 ft above the site, 4.3 miles north. The nearest town, Hawthorne, is 12 mi off.

September normals 39–74°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.

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