Howard (FR 0009-005) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Howard (FR 0009-005) in CA
Road corridorTahoe NF, Yuba River Ranger District
14 mi from Portola
Maps 6,723 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 5/1–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 2.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 1.4 miles of it dirt.
- Near Haskell Peak.
- Estimated climb: 280 ft over 2.8 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 13%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Haskell Peak stands 1,367 ft above the map pin, 2.4 miles east.
Climate averages
October normals 34–59°F, 3.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.