Black Sands (FR 0613-002) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Black Sands (FR 0613-002) in CA

Tahoe NF, Yuba River Ranger District
3,455 ft
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A 0.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Nevada County, CA. The road serves Columbia Hill. 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.

All 0.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.7 miles). Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Jackies Orchard Spring lies 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Nevada City, is 9.5 mi off.

September normals 5383°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?