Indian Creek (FR 0049-027) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access in California
Indian Creek (FR 0049-027) in CA
Road corridorTahoe NF, Yuba River Ranger District
17 mi from Nevada City
Maps 2,777 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
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AT&TNONE
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StarlinkPOOR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 1.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Indian Hill.
- Estimated climb: 640 ft over 1.8 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 26% and pitches to 44%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
2 known camp spots along this road, between mile 0.2 and mile 0.4: reported by travellers.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Indian Hill stands 752 ft above the map pin, 0.5 miles north.
Climate averages
September normals 50–83°F, 0.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.