Crossings (FR 0450-035) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Crossings (FR 0450-035) in CA

Road corridorTahoe NF, Sierraville Ranger District

11 mi from Truckee

Maps 6,559 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
StarlinkGOOD

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 0.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Sardine Peak.
  • Estimated climb: 110 ft over 0.4 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 13%.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Sardine Peak stands 1,579 ft above the map pin, 2.4 miles north.

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 33–60°F, 2.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.