FR 0309-002 — Bald Mountain in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 0309-002 — Bald Mountain in CA

Road corridorTahoe NF, Yuba River Ranger District

19 mi from Nevada City

Maps 5,499 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 1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 30 ft over 1 miles, with sustained grades near 16%.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Mammoth Spring lies 0.7 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

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