FR 5001-002-02 — Five Lakes Trailhead in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 5001-002-02 — Five Lakes Trailhead in CA
Dispersed camping corridorTahoe NF, Truckee Ranger District
3.3 mi from Sunnyside-Tahoe City
Maps 6,880 ft
Designated sites only
Motor-vehicle season 4/24–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
VerizonWEAK
AT&TMARGINAL
T-MobileUSABLE
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 0.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 220 ft over 0.4 miles, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 35%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Scott Peak stands 1,396 ft above the map pin, 1.5 miles southwest.
- Truckee River runs 0.9 mi off.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 38–59°F, 3.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.