Bear Trap Springs Road (FR 0069) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Bear Trap Springs Road (FR 0069) in CA

Tahoe NF, Yuba River Ranger District
4,201 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 6.3-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Nevada County, CA. The road serves Holden Spring. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 1.

Tahoe National Forest, Yuba River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 365 days.

1.8 of the 6.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 2.9 miles of dirt. Climbs 860 ft over 6.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 41%. Winds through 7 switchbacks.

Holden Springs lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Nevada City, is 10 mi off.

September normals 47–77°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Tahoe National Forest, Yuba River Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?