FR 0201-004 — Bell Point in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 0201-004 — Bell Point in CA

Road corridorTahoe NF, Yuba River Ranger District

20 mi from Nevada City

Maps 5,454 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–1 and 1.3–1.9 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

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.
  • Estimated climb: 90 ft over 2 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 22%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Little Wolf Creek runs 1.0 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 42–64°F, 3.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.