Richardson Lake 4WD (FR 14N39) — Pacific in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Richardson Lake 4WD (FR 14N39) — Pacific in CA
Road corridorEldorado NF, Pacific Ranger District
3.9 mi from Tahoma
13 mi off US 50 (straight line)
Maps 7,111 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 10 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Difficult
- All 2.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Sourdough Hill.
- Estimated climb: 920 ft over 2.6 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 28%.
- A water crossing 1 miles along the road.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.7 miles off.
- The Miller Lake shoreline is 0.1 mi off.
- Sourdough Hill stands 840 ft above the map pin, 1.0 miles southwest.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 36–58°F, 4.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.