Dark Day Picnic Area (FR 0008-004-01) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Dark Day Picnic Area (FR 0008-004-01) in CA

Tahoe NF, Yuba River Ranger District
2,098 ft
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A 0.5-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Yuba County, CA.

Tahoe National Forest, Yuba River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 365 days.

All 0.5 miles in are fully maintained. Paved the whole way in (0.5 miles). Climbs 20 ft over 0.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 13%.

The New Bullards Bar Reservoir shoreline is 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Nevada City, is 12 mi off.

September normals 54–87°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?