Carr-Lindsey (FR 0017) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Carr-Lindsey (FR 0017) in CA
A 7.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Nevada County, CA. The road serves Fall Creek Mountain. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to December 31.
Tahoe National Forest, Yuba River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 365 days.
3.3 of the 7.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 6.2 of the 7.7 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,500 ft over 7.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 20%. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 3.1 miles in. A gate 7.4 miles in.
Fall Creek Mountain stands 1,751 ft above the site, 2.4 miles northeast. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Bowman-Spaulding Canal runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Nevada City, is 21 mi off.
September normals 50–74°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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