Huysink (FR 0038) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Huysink (FR 0038) in CA
A 6.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Placer County, CA. The road serves McIntosh Hill. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to December 31.
Tahoe National Forest, American River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 365 days.
All 6.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.4 miles). Climbs 570 ft over 6.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 13%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Gates 1.2 and 5.5 miles in.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. McIntosh Hill stands 911 ft above the site, 1.6 miles north. A body of water lies 0.4 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Truckee, is 20 mi off.
September normals 47–72°F, 0.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Tahoe National Forest, American River Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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