Turner Canyon (FR 0004-050) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Turner Canyon (FR 0004-050) in CA
Road corridorTahoe NF, Sierraville Ranger District
17 mi from Verdi
Maps 6,156 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
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Difficult
- All 6.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 1.4 miles of dirt.
- Near TV Hill.
- Estimated climb: 1,700 ft over 6.7 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 32%.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.9 miles off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 36–63°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.