Pauley Creek (FR 0093-003) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Pauley Creek (FR 0093-003) in CA

Tahoe NF, Yuba River Ranger District
6,811 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 6.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Sierra County, CA. The road serves Deer Lake Dam. 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.

3.1 of the 6.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 2.1 miles of dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.

Sierra Buttes stands 1,714 ft above the site, 2.1 miles southeast. The Packer Lake shoreline is 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Portola, is 18 mi off.

September normals 48–72°F, 1.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Bald Mtn. Lookout (FR 12N71) in CADispersed Camping48.1miTobacco Gulch West (FR 12N88) in CADispersed Camping48.1miMace Mill (FR 12N87) in CADispersed Camping48.2miUncle Toms (FR 13N33) in CADispersed Camping48.5miSand Mountain Blvd (FR 12N64) in CAForest Road Road48.6mi
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?