Wells (FR 0006-022) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Wells (FR 0006-022) in CA

Dispersed camping corridorTahoe NF, Truckee Ranger District

3.9 mi from Dollar Point

Maps 7,135 ft

Designated sites only

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
StarlinkFAIR

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 2.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Painted Rock.
  • Estimated climb: 200 ft over 2.7 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 17%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Mount Watson stands 1,275 ft above the map pin, 1.0 miles southeast.
  • The Watson Lake shoreline is 1.2 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.

Rules

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

October normals 35–58°F, 3.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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