Gerle Creek Picnic (FR 17N12K) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Gerle Creek Picnic (FR 17N12K) in CA
Road corridorEldorado NF, Pacific Ranger District
14 mi from Tahoma
Maps 5,451 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 4/1–12/31Stay limit: 10 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Rough
- All 0.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Chipmunk Bluff.
- Estimated climb: 0 ft over 0.6 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 13%.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Chipmunk Bluff stands 1,278 ft above the map pin, 2.4 miles east.
- Angel Creek runs 0.5 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 39–65°F, 3.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.