Screwauger (FR 0013-018) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Screwauger (FR 0013-018) in CA
Road corridorTahoe NF, American River Ranger District
18 mi from Foresthill
Maps 5,524 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 0–0.4 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
Motor-vehicle season 4/1–12/31Stay 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
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Difficult
- All 9.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near American Hill.
- Estimated climb: 1,300 ft over 9.2 miles through 11 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 20%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 2.0 miles off.
- Canada Hill stands 1,230 ft above the map pin, 2.8 miles east.
Climate averages
October normals 44–64°F, 3.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.