West Robbs Peak (FR 12NY15) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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West Robbs Peak (FR 12NY15) in CA

Road corridorEldorado NF, Pacific Ranger District

14 mi from Pollock Pines

Maps 5,584 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Eldorado National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 4/1–12/31Stay limit: 10 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
VerizonMARGINAL
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 5.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 200 ft over 5.2 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 38%.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.3 miles off.
  • Robbs Peak stands 1,102 ft above the map pin, 1.3 miles northeast.

Rules

  • Maximum stay limit for camping outside of a developed campground is 10 days per district/per calendar year.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 41–63°F, 3.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.