Mountain Chief (FR 0010-006) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Mountain Chief (FR 0010-006) in CA
Road corridorTahoe NF, American River Ranger District
8.5 mi from Foresthill
Maps 4,077 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 1/1–1/2Stay 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
Difficult
- All 2.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Derby.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
- Winds through 3 switchbacks.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Mountain Chief Creek runs 0.9 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 49–70°F, 3.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.