Deep Creek (FR 0089-015) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Deep Creek (FR 0089-015) in CA
Dispersed camping corridorTahoe NF, Truckee Ranger District
6.3 mi from Truckee
Maps 5,998 ft
Designated sites only
Motor-vehicle season 6/1–11/1Stay limit: 14 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
VerizonNONE
AT&TUSABLE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 3.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Little Chief.
- Estimated climb: 1,000 ft over 3.3 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 17%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.6 miles off.
- Little Chief stands 1,227 ft above the map pin, 1.0 miles southeast.
- Truckee River runs 0.1 mi off.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 37–62°F, 2.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.