Truman (FR 0044-038) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Truman (FR 0044-038) in CA
Road corridorTahoe NF, American River Ranger District
15 mi from Foresthill
Maps 5,088 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 5.7–6.4 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 7.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near American Hill.
- Estimated climb: 660 ft over 7.5 miles through 19 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 23%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 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 1.5 miles off.
- North Fork of Middle Fork American River runs 0.6 mi off.
- Little Bald Mountain stands 2,075 ft above the map pin, 4.5 miles northeast.
Climate averages
October normals 45–67°F, 2.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.