Madrone Spring West (FR 0020-003-05-02) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Madrone Spring West (FR 0020-003-05-02) in CA

Tahoe NF, Yuba River Ranger District
3,375 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 1.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Nevada County, CA. The road serves Overlook Point Picnic Area. 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 1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

A body of water lies 0.6 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. Harmony Ridge stands 528 ft above the site, 1.2 miles southeast. The nearest town, Nevada City, is 6.7 mi off.

September normals 53–82°F, 0.5″ 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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?