Lost River (FR 0025-004) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Lost River (FR 0025-004) in CA
Road corridorTahoe NF, Yuba River Ranger District
19 mi from Nevada City
Maps 4,199 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
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 4.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
- Winds through 17 switchbacks.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Rocky Peak stands 1,144 ft above the map pin, 3.2 miles northeast.
Climate averages
October normals 46–69°F, 3.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.