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Smith ValleyElevation: Unknown. Facilities: None.
Directions: Smith Valley is on the West Walker River on Highway 208 in Nevada, between Smith and Yerington. Proceeds as if going to Sweetwater Summit - Take Hwy 50 to South Lake Tahoe; when in South Lake Tahoe, take the Pioneer Trail short-cut back to Hwy 50 near the casinos (Pioneer Trail is faster than Hwy 50); from Hwy 50 east about 1/2 mile after the casinos, turn right on Kingsbury Grade/Hwy 207; once you have reached the 4-way stop sign at the valley floor, turn right on Foothill Rd/Hwy 206; proceed south on 206 for one mile, then turn left on Centerville Lane which is the first left turn after leaving 207; continue on Centerville Lane crossing Hwy 88; once across Hwy 88, make the first left and follow this road all the way around to Hwy 395. You will go around a few corners and through a few more stop signs (it change its name to Dressler, then to Riverview Drive). Hwy 395 will come up right after the golf course (at the corner with the 7-11 store). Turn right on Hwy 395 and follow it about 15.5 miles south to Holbrook Junction. Turn left at Holbrook Junction on Hwy 208 east. Continue on Hwy 208 to Wellington, NV. Proceed into outskirts of Wellington. Before crossing river, turn left on Lower Colony Road (just a few yards past Upper Colony Road). Proceed 7 miles to stop and turn right on Jessen Road. Campsite is 3 1/2 miles east on Jessen Road. First mile is paved, last 2-1/2 miles fairly smooth dirt. At 3 miles, Jessen splits into 3 roads. Take the middle road basically straight ahead going east. At 3-1/2 miles look for TBSA sign, turn left onto short access road to the dry lake campsite.
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