Rock Creek (FR 0020-003-04) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access in California
Rock Creek (FR 0020-003-04) in CA
1.1 of the 5.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, mostly paved with 1.1 miles of dirt. Climbs 400 ft over 5.6 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 16%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side.
Exposed here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off. Harmony Ridge stands 542 ft above the site, 1.3 miles northeast.
| Camping | Prohibited Camping within 1/2 mile of the centerline of California Highway 20 between Nevada County milepost 23 and milepost 26 on lands administered by the Tahoe National Forest, as shown on the attached map. Camping within 1/2 mile from the centerline of Forest Road No. 20-003 (Conservation Camp Road or Marsh Tract Road), on lands administered by the Tahoe National Forest. The Closure begins at the junction of Forest Road No. 20-003 (Conservation Camp Road or Marsh Tract Road) and California Highway 20 and continues west to the terminus of the road at the Washington Ridge Camp, as shown on the attached map. Camping within 1/4 mile of the centerline of California Highway 20 between Nevada County milepost 26 and the junction of Interstate 80 on lands administered by the Tahoe National Forest, as shown on the attached map. |
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| Fire restrictions | Set by Tahoe National Forest, Yuba River Ranger District. Check current orders |
September normals 53–82°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.