Cold Springs (FR 0180-014) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Cold Springs (FR 0180-014) in CA

Road corridorTahoe NF, Yuba River Ranger District

15 mi from Nevada City

Maps 4,632 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Tahoe National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 4/1–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR

Road Access

Rough
  • All 0.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Graveyard Hill.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Cold Spring lies 0.2 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 43–67°F, 2.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.