FR 0049-100-05 — Harding Point in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 0049-100-05 — Harding Point in CA

Road corridorTahoe NF, Sierraville Ranger District

16 mi from Portola

Maps 5,231 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Tahoe National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 5/1–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 1.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 500 ft over 1.9 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 20%.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off.
  • Harding Point stands 747 ft above the map pin, 1.0 miles southeast.

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 33–66°F, 1.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.