Grizzly Ridge (FR 0037) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Grizzly Ridge (FR 0037) in CA
A 3.5-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Nevada County, CA. The road serves Jackies Orchard Spring. 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 3.5 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (3.5 miles). Climbs 810 ft over 3.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 13%. Winds through 6 switchbacks.
Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Columbia Hill stands 714 ft above the site, 1.1 miles south. Middle Yuba River runs 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Nevada City, is 10 mi off.
September normals 54–84°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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