Golden Bear (FR 0401-002) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Golden Bear (FR 0401-002) in CA
Road corridorTahoe NF, Yuba River Ranger District
21 mi from Nevada City
Maps 5,141 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
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 3.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Ruby Bluff.
- Estimated climb: 410 ft over 3.4 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 18%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- North Yuba River runs 1.1 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 41–65°F, 3.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.