Niehaus (FR 0003-004) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access in California
Niehaus (FR 0003-004) in CA
Road corridorTahoe NF, Truckee Ranger District
6.1 mi from Tahoma
Maps 7,657 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 4/24–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Difficult
- All 15.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Barker Peak.
- Estimated climb: 2,500 ft over 15.8 miles through 15 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 25%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
3 known camp spots along this road, between mile 2.4 and mile 8.1: reported by travellers.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
- Twin Peaks stands 1,207 ft above the map pin, 3.3 miles northeast.
Climate averages
September normals 45–67°F, 0.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.