Jones Valley (FR 0860-035-05) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Jones Valley (FR 0860-035-05) in CA

Road corridorTahoe NF, Sierraville Ranger District

8.3 mi from Verdi

Maps 7,118 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Tahoe National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 4/24–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
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AT&TNONE
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 4.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Crystal Peak.
  • Estimated climb: 870 ft over 4.1 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 29%.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.7 miles off.
  • Babbitt Peak stands 1,634 ft above the map pin, 2.3 miles north.

Rules

  • Camping on the Tahoe National Forest is limited to 14 days in a calendar year.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 35–62°F, 1.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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