FR 0424-006-12-02 — Quaker Hill in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
FR 0424-006-12-02 — Quaker Hill in CA
A 0.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Nevada County, CA. 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.
All 0.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.4 miles). Climbs 20 ft over 0.4 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 16%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.
Buckeye Spring lies 1.0 mi off. The nearest town, Nevada City, is 8.3 mi off.
September normals 53–81°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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