Smith (FR 0270-002) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Smith (FR 0270-002) in CA
Dispersed camping corridorTahoe NF, Truckee Ranger District
7.4 mi from Verdi
Maps 5,839 ft
Designated sites only
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
Difficult
- All 0.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 320 ft over 0.9 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 17%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Verdi Peak stands 2,594 ft above the map pin, 3.2 miles east.
- Little Truckee River runs 0.4 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 32–64°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.