Powerline (FR 0089-034-10) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Powerline (FR 0089-034-10) in CA
A 3.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Nevada County, CA. The road serves Prosser Hill. The road is open seasonally, April 24 to December 31.
Tahoe National Forest, Truckee Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 365 days.
All 3.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.3 miles). Climbs 730 ft over 3.3 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 19%. Level ground alongside most of its length. A water crossing 0.4 miles in.
Prosser Creek runs 0.2 mi off. Sagehen Hills stands 1,625 ft above the site, 2.2 miles west. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Truckee, is 4.1 mi off.
September normals 44–73°F, 0.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Tahoe National Forest, Truckee Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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