Creek Road (FR 32216) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access in California
Creek Road (FR 32216) in CA
Road corridorHumboldt-Toiyabe NF, Bridgeport Ranger District
29 mi from Topaz Ranch Estates
Maps 8,954 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 5.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Leavitt Lake Trailhead.
- Estimated climb: 1,000 ft over 5.8 miles through 12 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 23%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
5 known camp spots along this road, between mile 0 and mile 2.1: reported by travellers.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Sonora Peak stands 2,503 ft above the map pin, 2.8 miles northwest.
- McKay Creek runs 0.4 mi off.
Climate averages
September normals 39–64°F, 0.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.