Sardine Peak (FR 0650-075) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Sardine Peak (FR 0650-075) in CA
Road corridorTahoe NF, Sierraville Ranger District
12 mi from Verdi
Maps 6,788 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
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 7.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 2,500 ft over 7.9 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 25%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.7 miles off.
- Sardine Peak stands 1,350 ft above the map pin, 1.1 miles northeast.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 32–59°F, 2.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.