Jackass (FR 0001-006) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Jackass (FR 0001-006) in CA
Dispersed camping corridorTahoe NF, Truckee Ranger District
6.4 mi from Truckee
Maps 7,706 ft
Designated sites only
Motor-vehicle season 4/24–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 7.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,900 ft over 7.3 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 19%.
- Gates 0.6 and 7.1 miles along the road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.3 miles off.
- Tinker Knob stands 1,240 ft above the map pin, 2.5 miles southwest.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 31–56°F, 2.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.