Garson Road (FR 41462) in NV -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Nevada

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Garson Road (FR 41462) in NV

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Carson Ranger District
7,521 ft
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A 30.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Washoe County, NV.

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

All 30.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (30.4 miles). Climbs 5,400 ft over 30.4 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 31 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.5 miles off. Snowflower Mountain stands 2,706 ft above the site, 2.5 miles southeast. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Verdi, is 8.0 mi off.

September normals 45–68°F, 0.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson 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?