Powderhorn Ridge (FR 0003-006) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Powderhorn Ridge (FR 0003-006) in CA
Road corridorTahoe NF, Truckee Ranger District
7.7 mi from Tahoma
Maps 7,291 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 3.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Barker Peak.
- Estimated climb: 1,000 ft over 3.7 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 15%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.3 miles off.
- West Meadow Creek runs 1.0 mi off.
- Twin Peaks stands 1,573 ft above the map pin, 4.0 miles northeast.
Climate averages
October normals 38–58°F, 3.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.