FR 0514-008 — Fir Cap in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
FR 0514-008 — Fir Cap in CA
A 7.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sierra County, CA. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to December 31.
Tahoe National Forest, Yuba River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 365 days.
All 7.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7.6 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 7 switchbacks.
Empire Creek runs 0.2 mi off. Fir Cap stands 2,938 ft above the site, 3.9 miles west. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.6 miles off. The nearest town, Portola, is 23 mi off.
September normals 55–83°F, 0.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Tahoe National Forest, Yuba River Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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