Lost Lakes Road (FR 31070) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Lost Lakes Road (FR 31070) in CA

Road corridorHumboldt-Toiyabe NF, Carson Ranger District

13 mi from Meyers

Maps 8,660 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 0.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Lost Lake East 512 Dam.
  • Estimated climb: 80 ft over 0.6 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 14%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • A water crossing 0.3 miles along the road.
Roadside parking · All designated routes on H-T MVUMs

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • The Lost Lake (west) shoreline is 0.1 mi off.
  • Round Top stands 1,659 ft above the map pin, 2.9 miles northwest.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Stage 1 fire restrictions. (Carson Ranger District (outside developed recreation sites))
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 31–54°F, 2.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.