Hamlin Creek (FR 0540-020) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Hamlin Creek (FR 0540-020) in CA
Road corridorTahoe NF, Sierraville Ranger District
19 mi from Portola
Maps 6,010 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 0–0.4 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
Motor-vehicle season 4/24–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
VerizonMARGINAL
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 1.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Randolph Hill.
- Estimated climb: 550 ft over 1.7 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 17%.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.9 miles off.
- Webber Peak stands 2,078 ft above the map pin, 5.8 miles south.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 38–63°F, 2.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.