West Merrill (FR 0860-025) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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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.

Tahoe National Forest ↗

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

  • Camping on the Tahoe National Forest is limited to 14 days in a calendar year.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 30–62°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.