Pole Creek Spur 04-01 (FR 5708-004-01) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Pole Creek Spur 04-01 (FR 5708-004-01) in CA
Dispersed camping corridorTahoe NF, Truckee Ranger District
7.2 mi from Sunnyside-Tahoe City
Maps 7,024 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 2.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Little Chief.
- Estimated climb: 80 ft over 2.4 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 18%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Silver Peak stands 1,386 ft above the map pin, 1.7 miles southwest.
- A river runs 1.0 mi off.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 34–59°F, 2.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.