Jackass Point (FR 0001) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Jackass Point (FR 0001) in CA
Tahoe National Forest, Truckee Ranger District allows overnight stays only at the designated sites here (Hwy 89 South Restricted Use Area).
A 6.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Placer County, CA. The road is open seasonally, April 24 to December 31.
All 6.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 6.8 of the 6.9 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,700 ft over 6.9 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 19%. Winds through 6 switchbacks. A gate 6.4 miles in.
Tinker Knob stands 2,645 ft above the site, 4.4 miles southwest. Truckee River runs 0.6 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Truckee, is 4.8 mi off.
September normals 44–72°F, 0.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Tahoe National Forest, Truckee Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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