Lewis Mill (FR 0860-040) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Lewis Mill (FR 0860-040) in CA
Road corridorTahoe NF, Sierraville Ranger District
12 mi from Verdi
Maps 7,246 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 4/24–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Difficult
- All 6.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Land Peak.
- Estimated climb: 1,100 ft over 6.7 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 16%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Land Peak stands 786 ft above the map pin, 0.6 miles southeast.
- Sardine Spring lies 1.2 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 31–58°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.