Grouse Creek (FR 0180-008) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Grouse Creek (FR 0180-008) in CA
Road corridorTahoe NF, Yuba River Ranger District
13 mi from Nevada City
Maps 3,969 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 0–0.6 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
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 2.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Alaska Peak.
- Estimated climb: 90 ft over 2.1 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 22%.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.6 miles off.
Climate averages
October normals 44–69°F, 3.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.