Upper Bassi (FR 12N32) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access in California
Upper Bassi (FR 12N32) in CA
Road corridorEldorado NF, Pacific Ranger District
15 mi from Pollock Pines
Maps 4,958 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 2.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Bassi Falls.
- Estimated climb: 540 ft over 2.2 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 14%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
2 known camp spots along this road, between mile 1 and mile 1.2: reported by travellers.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Two Peaks stands 2,616 ft above the map pin, 4.5 miles east.
- The Union Valley Reservoir shoreline is 0.4 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
September normals 50–77°F, 0.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.