Lyons Creek (FR 11N28) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access in California
Lyons Creek (FR 11N28) in CA
Road corridorEldorado NF, Pacific Ranger District
13 mi from Meyers
Maps 6,663 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
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 5.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Rockbound Trailhead.
- Estimated climb: 1,000 ft over 5.2 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 14%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
1 known camp spot along this road, at mile 2.1: reported by travellers.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Lyons Creek runs 0.2 mi off.
- Mount Price stands 3,267 ft above the map pin, 5.6 miles northeast.
Rules
Climate averages
September normals 49–70°F, 0.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.