FR 0293-004-01 — Alaska Peak in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 0293-004-01 — Alaska Peak in CA
Road corridorTahoe NF, Yuba River Ranger District
14 mi from Nevada City
Maps 4,039 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 4/1–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
VerizonMARGINAL
AT&TNONE
T-MobileWEAK
StarlinkPOOR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 1.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 60 ft over 1.7 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Marion Creek runs 0.8 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 42–69°F, 3.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.