Snow Creek (FR 0025-018) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Snow Creek (FR 0025-018) in CA

Tahoe NF, Yuba River Ranger District
5,079 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 3.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sierra County, CA. The road serves Sugarloaf. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to December 31.

Tahoe National Forest, Yuba River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 365 days.

All 3.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.1 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 9 switchbacks.

Saddleback Mountain stands 1,581 ft above the site, 2.5 miles northeast. Old Mill Creek runs 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, East Quincy, is 21 mi off.

September normals 51–78°F, 0.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Georgetown Airport Campground in CACampground47.8miTobacco Gulch West (FR 12N88) in CADispersed Camping48.0miMace Mill (FR 12N87) in CADispersed Camping48.2miBald Mtn. Lookout (FR 12N71) in CADispersed Camping48.8miRiver Permit Camping in CACampground49.5mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Tahoe National Forest, Yuba River Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?