Upper Peavine (FR 0096-026) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Upper Peavine (FR 0096-026) in CA
Road corridorTahoe NF, American River Ranger District
14 mi from Foresthill
Maps 5,164 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
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
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 2.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
- Near Red Star Point.
- Estimated climb: 270 ft over 2.3 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 14%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Bear Spring lies 0.9 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 45–66°F, 2.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.