Williamson Creek (FR 0049-022) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Williamson Creek (FR 0049-022) in CA

Road corridorTahoe NF, Yuba River Ranger District

15 mi from Nevada City

Maps 2,762 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Tahoe National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 4/1–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
VerizonMARGINAL
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 0.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Galena Hill.
  • Estimated climb: 280 ft over 0.7 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 13%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Sleighville Creek runs 0.1 mi off.
  • Sleighville Ridge stands 1,193 ft above the map pin, 1.8 miles east.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 42–72°F, 3.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.