Fiddle Eureka Sp (FR 0027-006) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Fiddle Eureka Sp (FR 0027-006) in CA

Road corridorTahoe NF, Yuba River Ranger District

22 mi from Nevada City

Maps 5,163 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

Difficult
  • All 2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Saint Charles Hill.
  • Estimated climb: 260 ft over 2 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 16%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Fir Cap rises 4.5 miles northeast.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 45–65°F, 3.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.