Rocky Peak (FR 0055) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Rocky Peak (FR 0055) in CA
Road corridorTahoe NF, Yuba River Ranger District
21 mi from Nevada City
Maps 4,463 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 4/1–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 2.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
- Near Bald Top.
- Estimated climb: 900 ft over 2.3 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 15%.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Rocky Peak stands 880 ft above the map pin, 1.5 miles east.
- Shower Branch runs 0.9 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 45–68°F, 3.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.