Sagehen Hills (FR 0089-036) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Sagehen Hills (FR 0089-036) in CA

Tahoe NF, Truckee Ranger District
6,511 ft
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A 9.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Nevada County, CA. The road serves Billy 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 9.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 9.1 of the 9.6 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,800 ft over 9.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 28%. Winds through 4 switchbacks. A water crossing 0.6 miles in.

Sagehen Hills stands 1,199 ft above the site, 1.5 miles southwest. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. The nearest town, Truckee, is 6.1 mi off.

September normals 42–71°F, 0.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Cody Summit (FR 11N23) in CAForest Road Road49.1miNorth Creek (FR 10N34) in CAForest Road Road50.0miThunder Mountain Th (FR 10N110) in CADispersed Camping50.1miSilver Fork Campground in CACampground50.2miKirkwood Campground in CACampground50.2mi
Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?