FR 0020-003-05-02-01 — Humbug Creek Picknic in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
FR 0020-003-05-02-01 — Humbug Creek Picknic in CA
A 0.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Nevada County, CA. 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 0.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.6 miles). Climbs 10 ft over 0.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 14%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
A body of water lies 0.1 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. Harmony Ridge stands 548 ft above the site, 1.6 miles southeast. The nearest town, Nevada City, is 6.3 mi off.
September normals 53–82°F, 0.5″ 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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