West Merrill (FR 0860-025) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
West Merrill (FR 0860-025) in CA
Road corridorTahoe NF, Sierraville Ranger District
9.5 mi from Verdi
Maps 6,365 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 3.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Land Peak.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Sardine Peak stands 1,773 ft above the map pin, 2.1 miles west.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 30–62°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.