Indian Hill South (FR 0293-002) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Indian Hill South (FR 0293-002) in CA

Road corridorTahoe NF, Yuba River Ranger District

15 mi from Nevada City

Maps 4,037 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 1.1–3.2 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

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
StarlinkPOOR

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 4.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 1.8 miles of dirt.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
  • Winds through 5 switchbacks.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Marion Creek runs 1.1 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 38–68°F, 3.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.