Snowtent (FR 0036-003) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Snowtent (FR 0036-003) in CA

Tahoe NF, Yuba River Ranger District
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A 2.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Nevada County, CA. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to December 31.

Tahoe National Forest, Yuba River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 365 days.

All 2.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.7 miles). Climbs 40 ft over 2.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 16%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.

A body of water lies 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Nevada City, is 13 mi off.

September normals 54–78°F, 0.6″ 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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?