Howard Creek Meadows (FR 0823-001) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Howard Creek Meadows (FR 0823-001) in CA

Road corridorTahoe NF, Yuba River Ranger District

12 mi from Portola

Maps 6,937 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Tahoe National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 4/1–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD

Road Access

Rough
  • All 0.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Snag Lake Dam.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Haskell Peak stands 1,153 ft above the map pin, 2.4 miles southeast.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 32–58°F, 2.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.