FR 0729-003-02-02 — Buck Mountain in CA -- Camping Rules & Access in California

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FR 0729-003-02-02 — Buck Mountain in CA

Tahoe NF, Yuba River Ranger District
3,330 ft9.1 mi from Nevada City
Maps
RUTTED
VerizonUNMEASURED
AT&TNONE
T-MobileUNMEASURED
StarlinkPOOR
Dispersed camping generally allowed
WhyU.S. Forest Service opens most of its land to dispersed camping unless a local order restricts it. Check the unit's current orders before you commit.

Fire orders

All 0.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way. Climbs 0 ft over 0.3 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 15%. Few of the stretches measured have level ground to pull onto.

Private here, with the nearest through road 0.7 miles off.

Rules that apply to this spot
Fire restrictions

Set by Tahoe National Forest, Yuba River Ranger District.

Check current orders

September normals 54–82°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?