Rice Canyon (FR 0089-055) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access in California
Rice Canyon (FR 0089-055) in CA
Road corridorTahoe NF, Sierraville Ranger District
14 mi from Truckee
Maps 6,251 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 4/24–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 2.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 1.7 miles of it dirt.
- Near Cottonwood Botanical Interpretive Trailhead.
- Estimated climb: 780 ft over 2.8 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 13%.
1 known camp spot along this road, at mile 2.7: reported by travellers.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Mount Lola stands 2,890 ft above the map pin, 6.5 miles southwest.
Rules
Climate averages
September normals 38–74°F, 0.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.