Powderhorn Ridge Sp (FR 0003-006-02) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Powderhorn Ridge Sp (FR 0003-006-02) in CA

Road corridorTahoe NF, Truckee Ranger District

7.6 mi from Tahoma

Maps 7,699 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Tahoe National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 4/24–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
VerizonWEAK
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 2.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 300 ft over 2.4 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14%.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with the nearest through road 3.3 miles off.

Rules

  • Camping on the Tahoe National Forest is limited to 14 days in a calendar year.
  • Camping rules

Climate averages

October normals 36–56°F, 3.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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