Bullards Adm Site (FR 0008-009) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Bullards Adm Site (FR 0008-009) in CA
A 0.5-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Yuba County, CA. The road serves Rocky Point.
Tahoe National Forest, Yuba River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 365 days.
All 0.5 miles in are maintained for passenger-car comfort. Paved the whole way in (0.5 miles). Climbs 140 ft over 0.5 miles -- sustained grades near 14%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
The New Bullards Bar Reservoir shoreline is 0.2 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 4 -- a rural sky with a glow on the horizon. Oregon Peak stands 1,190 ft above the site, 2.5 miles west. The nearest town, Nevada City, is 11 mi off.
September normals 54–87°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
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