Deadwood Cutoff (FR 6149-026) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Deadwood Cutoff (FR 6149-026) in CA
Road corridorTahoe NF, American River Ranger District
11 mi from Foresthill
Maps 4,565 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 1/1–1/2Stay 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 3.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Bullion.
- Estimated climb: 140 ft over 3.1 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 16%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.6 miles off.
- North Fork of Middle Fork American River runs 0.9 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 47–68°F, 3.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.