Middle Fork Power House (FR 0096-017) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Middle Fork Power House (FR 0096-017) in CA
Road corridorTahoe NF, American River Ranger District
12 mi from Foresthill
Maps 4,606 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 days · 14 days total per calendar year · counted per Ranger District; also 14 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Moderate
- All 4.5 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, paved the whole way.
- Near Big Crater.
- Estimated climb: 80 ft over 4.5 miles through 9 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 25%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~220 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
- Deller Spring lies 0.6 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 48–68°F, 2.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.