Black Mountain (FR 0045-004) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Black Mountain (FR 0045-004) in CA
Road corridorTahoe NF, American River Ranger District
20 mi from Foresthill
1.8 mi off I-80 (straight line)
Maps 5,125 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 · 14 days total per calendar year · counted per Ranger District; also 14 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 3.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,100 ft over 3.8 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 18%.
- A gate 3.8 miles along the road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off.
- Black Mountain stands 1,844 ft above the map pin, 2.8 miles northeast.
- Monumental Creek runs 0.4 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 43–64°F, 3.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.