Excelsior Point (FR 0020-017) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access in California

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Excelsior Point (FR 0020-017) in CA

Road corridorTahoe NF, Yuba River Ranger District

14 mi from Nevada City

Maps 4,810 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

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

Motor-vehicle season 4/1–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 7.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 6.8 miles of it dirt.
  • Estimated climb: 170 ft over 7.7 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 39%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

3 known camp spots along this road, between mile 7.4 and mile 7.7: reported by travellers.

Setting

Limited privacy
  • Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
  • South Yuba Canal runs 0.2 mi off.

Rules

  • On part of this corridor: Camping: Prohibited.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

September normals 5379°F, 0.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.