Cuckoo Ridge (FR 0033-022) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Cuckoo Ridge (FR 0033-022) in CA
Road corridorTahoe NF, American River Ranger District
11 mi from Foresthill
Maps 4,347 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
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 5.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Big Chief Mine.
- Estimated climb: 240 ft over 5.9 miles through 17 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 43%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.6 miles off.
- North Fork of Middle Fork American River runs 0.5 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 49–69°F, 2.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.