Lavazzola Creek (FR 0514-010) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

A 2.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sierra County, CA. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to December 31.

Tahoe National Forest, Yuba River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 365 days.

All 2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2 miles). Climbs 380 ft over 2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 20%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Needle Point stands 3,154 ft above the site, 4.4 miles north. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Empire Creek runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Portola, is 21 mi off.