Babbitt (FR 0860-035) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Babbitt (FR 0860-035) in CA

Tahoe NF, Sierraville Ranger District
6,264 ft
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A 10.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sierra County, CA. The road is open seasonally, April 24 to December 31.

Tahoe National Forest, Sierraville Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 365 days.

All 10.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 9.9 of the 10.2 miles in are dirt. Climbs 3,100 ft over 10.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 21%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 7 and 7.4 miles in.

Land Peak stands 1,768 ft above the site, 2.3 miles west. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. Rock Creek runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Verdi, is 9.6 mi off.

September normals 38–74°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Backcountry Campsite in CABackcountry Campsite48.6miWrights Lake in CACampground49.3miWrights Lake (FR 11N26) — Placerville in CAForest Road Road49.4miRainbow Tract (FR 1207) in CADispersed Camping49.7miWrights Lake Equestrian Campground in CACampground49.8mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Tahoe National Forest, Sierraville Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?