Oak Ranch (FR 0509-008) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Oak Ranch (FR 0509-008) in CA

Tahoe NF, Yuba River Ranger District
4,627 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 1.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sierra County, CA. The road serves Red Dog. 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.

All 1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Fir Cap stands 1,834 ft above the site, 2.9 miles north. Eureka Creek runs 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Nevada City, is 24 mi off.

September normals 53–78°F, 0.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Darling Ridge (FR 12N80) in CAForest Road Road48.8miPonderosa Cove Campground in CACampground50.5miSlate Mountain Mine (FR 12N83) in CAForest Road Road50.9miSlab Creek (FR 12N59) in CAForest Road Road51.0miMother Lode River Center in CACampground52.1mi
Fire restrictions

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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?