West Chapman Ck (FR 0009-013-02) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
West Chapman Ck (FR 0009-013-02) in CA
Road corridorTahoe NF, Yuba River Ranger District
13 mi from Portola
Maps 6,537 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 5/1–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 2.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Schroeder Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 180 ft over 2.7 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 14%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Haskell Peak stands 1,553 ft above the map pin, 1.6 miles northwest.
Climate averages
October normals 34–61°F, 3.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.