FR 0451-015 — Wheelers Sheep Camp in CA -- Camping Rules & Access in California

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FR 0451-015 — Wheelers Sheep Camp in CA

Road corridorTahoe NF, Sierraville Ranger District

13 mi from Truckee

Maps 6,370 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Motor-vehicle season 4/24–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 8.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 1,400 ft over 8.3 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 30%.

1 known camp spot along this road, at mile 3.8: reported by travellers.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • A canal runs 1.0 mi off.
  • Mount Lola stands 2,771 ft above the map pin, 7.6 miles southwest.

Rules

  • Camping on the Tahoe National Forest is limited to 14 days in a calendar year.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

September normals 3872°F, 0.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.