Chapman Calpine (FR 0052) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Chapman Calpine (FR 0052) in CA

Tahoe NF, Sierraville Ranger District
5,881 ft
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A 7.8-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 7.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7.8 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 4.3 miles in, signed private.

Haskell Peak stands 2,209 ft above the site, 3.8 miles west. Calpine Reservoir lies 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Portola, is 12 mi off.

September normals 38–75°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Nevada Point Ridge (FR 14N10) in CAForest Road Road48.3miStone Cellar (FR 13N20) in CADispersed Camping48.3miMcculloh Spring (FR 13N41) in CAForest Road Road48.4miSouth Power Access (FR 13N57) in CADispersed Camping48.9miUpper Roost Canyon (FR 13N42) in CAForest Road Road48.9mi
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?