Prospects End Road (FR 42058) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada
Prospects End Road (FR 42058) in NV
A 24.8-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 24.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (24.8 miles). Climbs 4,900 ft over 24.8 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 30%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 9 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.4 miles off. Mount Hicks stands 1,805 ft above the site, 2.3 miles south. A lake lies 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Hawthorne, is 18 mi off.
September normals 38–73°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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