Relief Hill (FR 0036) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access in California
Relief Hill (FR 0036) in CA
Road corridorTahoe NF, Yuba River Ranger District
14 mi from Nevada City
Maps 2,781 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 4/1–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 7.7 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, 6.6 miles of it dirt.
- Near South Yuba Trailhead (Poorman Cr.).
- Estimated climb: 1,600 ft over 7.7 miles through 13 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 30%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
1 known camp spot along this road, at mile 1.2: reported by travellers.
Setting
Limited privacy
- Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
- South Yuba River runs 0.2 mi off.
- Cherry Hill stands 2,425 ft above the map pin, 3.7 miles north.
Climate averages
September normals 57–86°F, 0.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.