Marion Creek (FR 0293-010) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Marion Creek (FR 0293-010) in CA
Road corridorTahoe NF, Yuba River Ranger District
16 mi from Nevada City
Maps 4,205 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 1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Graveyard Hill.
- Estimated climb: 30 ft over 1 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 16%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Graveyard Hill rises 2.3 miles east.
Climate averages
October normals 43–68°F, 3.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.