Hoosier (FR 0050) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Hoosier (FR 0050) in CA

Tahoe NF, Yuba River Ranger District
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A 9.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Nevada County, CA. The road serves The Beartrap. 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 9.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9.8 miles). Climbs 1,600 ft over 9.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 18%. Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Celina Ridge stands 1,454 ft above the site, 2.0 miles northeast. Baltic Creek runs 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Nevada City, is 18 mi off.

September normals 55–76°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?