North Fork Independence (FR 0350-010) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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North Fork Independence (FR 0350-010) in CA

Road corridorTahoe NF, Sierraville Ranger District

12 mi from Truckee

Maps 7,162 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Tahoe National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 4/24–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
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Road Access

Rough
  • All 1.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Independence 105-006 Dam.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Mount Lola stands 1,979 ft above the map pin, 3.6 miles southwest.

Rules

  • Camping on the Tahoe National Forest is limited to 14 days in a calendar year.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 30–58°F, 1.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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