Rock Creek (FR 0860-042) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Rock Creek (FR 0860-042) in CA

Road corridorTahoe NF, Sierraville Ranger District

10 mi from Verdi

Maps 6,198 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
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD

Road Access

Rough
  • All 0.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Land Peak.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Rock Creek runs 0.1 mi off.
  • Land Peak stands 1,834 ft above the map pin, 2.1 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 31–63°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.