Clear Creek (FR 0018-014) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access in California
Clear Creek (FR 0018-014) in CA
Road corridorTahoe NF, Yuba River Ranger District
19 mi from Nevada City
Maps 5,246 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 4/1–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Difficult
- All 3.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Jolly Boys Mine.
- Estimated climb: 320 ft over 3.5 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 16%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
1 known camp spot along this road, at mile 3.3: reported by travellers.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Trap Creek runs 0.6 mi off.
- Grouse Ridge stands 2,458 ft above the map pin, 5.0 miles east.
Climate averages
September normals 39–76°F, 0.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.