Bear Trap Ridge (FR 0009-015) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Bear Trap Ridge (FR 0009-015) in CA
Road corridorTahoe NF, Sierraville Ranger District
13 mi from Portola
Maps 7,013 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
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 6.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Schroeder Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 770 ft over 6.5 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 19%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Haskell Peak stands 1,077 ft above the map pin, 2.3 miles northwest.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 32–59°F, 3.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.