Bonta Creek (FR 0015-030) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Bonta Creek (FR 0015-030) in CA

Road corridorTahoe NF, Sierraville Ranger District

17 mi from Truckee

Maps 6,055 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Tahoe National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 4/24–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 3.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Treasure Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 1,200 ft over 3.8 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 16%.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.9 miles off.
  • Treasure Mountain stands 1,029 ft above the map pin, 1.5 miles east.

Rules

  • Camping on the Tahoe National Forest is limited to 14 days in a calendar year.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 32–63°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.