Scotts Lake Road (FR 31079) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Scotts Lake Road (FR 31079) in CA
Road corridorHumboldt-Toiyabe NF, Carson Ranger District
5.8 mi from Meyers
Maps 7,604 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 4.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 3.9 miles of it dirt.
- Near Scotts Lake 511 Dam.
- Estimated climb: 1,200 ft over 4.7 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 17%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Known camping along this road between mile 1 and mile 3.8: .
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Waterhouse Peak stands 1,886 ft above the map pin, 0.9 miles northwest.
- West Fork Carson River runs 0.9 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 33–58°F, 2.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.