Burlington Ridge (FR 0020-012) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access in California

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Burlington Ridge (FR 0020-012) in CA

Tahoe NF, Yuba River Ranger District
4,393 ft11 mi from Nevada City
Maps
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Camping permission not confirmed

Camping is prohibited on part of this road; the exact stretch is not confirmed.

Fire orders

3.4 of the 11.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, 10.9 miles of it dirt. Climbs 560 ft over 11.1 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 17%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Dead-end road with no mapped turnaround, so expect to back out or unhitch.

Indian Spring lies 0.1 mi off. Exposed here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.

Rules that apply to this spot
Camping
Applies in part
Prohibited

Camping within 1/2 mile of the centerline of California Highway 20 between Nevada County milepost 23 and milepost 26 on lands administered by the Tahoe National Forest, as shown on the attached map. Camping within 1/2 mile from the centerline of Forest Road No. 20-003 (Conservation Camp Road or Marsh Tract Road), on lands administered by the Tahoe National Forest. The Closure begins at the junction of Forest Road No. 20-003 (Conservation Camp Road or Marsh Tract Road) and California Highway 20 and continues west to the terminus of the road at the Washington Ridge Camp, as shown on the attached map. Camping within 1/4 mile of the centerline of California Highway 20 between Nevada County milepost 26 and the junction of Interstate 80 on lands administered by the Tahoe National Forest, as shown on the attached map.

Fire restrictions

Set by Tahoe National Forest, Yuba River Ranger District.

Check current orders

September normals 5479°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?