FR 0020-009-02 — Lupine Point in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
FR 0020-009-02 — Lupine Point in CA
Tahoe National Forest, Yuba River Ranger District prohibits overnight stays here (Highway 20 corridor, Nevada County milepost 26 to Interstate 80).
A 1.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Nevada County, CA. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to December 31.
All 1.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.5 miles). Climbs 80 ft over 1.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 4 switchbacks.
Indian Spring lies 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Nevada City, is 11 mi off.
September normals 52–81°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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