Monarch (FR 0093-002) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Monarch (FR 0093-002) in CA
A 6.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sierra County, CA. The road serves Sierra Buttes. 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.
4.7 of the 6.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 3.6 of the 6.5 miles in are dirt. Climbs 880 ft over 6.5 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 25%. 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. Winds through 6 switchbacks.
Sierra Buttes stands 1,775 ft above the site, 1.3 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. A body of water lies 0.9 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Portola, is 19 mi off.
September normals 45–69°F, 1.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Tahoe National Forest, Yuba River Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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