Bow Creek (FR 0025-011) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Bow Creek (FR 0025-011) in CA

Tahoe NF, Yuba River Ranger District
4,795 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
VerizonUNMEASURED
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A 4.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sierra County, CA. The road serves Rocky Peak. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to December 31.

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

All 4.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.4 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Rocky Peak stands 548 ft above the site, 0.4 miles north. The nearest town, Nevada City, is 22 mi off.

September normals 57–78°F, 0.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Tahoe National Forest, Yuba River 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?