Artic Sp (FR 0009-003-01) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Artic Sp (FR 0009-003-01) in CA
Road corridorTahoe NF, Yuba River Ranger District
15 mi from Portola
Maps 6,629 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 5/1–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Difficult
- All 2.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Sand Pond Picnic Site.
- Estimated climb: 60 ft over 2.1 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 16%.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Sierra Buttes stands 1,896 ft above the map pin, 3.7 miles southwest.
Climate averages
October normals 34–59°F, 3.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.