FR 0054-012-01 — Deadman Peak in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 0054-012-01 — Deadman Peak in CA
Road corridorTahoe NF, Yuba River Ranger District
17 mi from Portola
Maps 7,266 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 5/1–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Difficult
- All 0.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 0 ft over 0.8 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 14%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Sierra Buttes rises 5.0 miles west.
Climate averages
October normals 33–59°F, 3.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.