FR 0860-023-05-40 — Sardine Peak in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 0860-023-05-40 — Sardine Peak in CA

Road corridorTahoe NF, Sierraville Ranger District

12 mi from Verdi

Maps 7,716 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Tahoe National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 4/24–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 6.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 2,200 ft over 6.9 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 34%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.7 miles off.
  • Sardine Spring lies 0.6 mi off.

Rules

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

Climate averages

October normals 28–55°F, 2.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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