Dispersed
Granite Chief Wilderness - Dispersed
Tahoe National Forest · Foresthill, CA
Dispersed camping — confirm current rules
This is a dispersed-camping point on public land. Fire restrictions, road conditions, and access change seasonally. Verify with the managing agency before traveling.
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Managed by Dispersed/Primitive
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- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
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- Address:Foresthill, CA
About
The Granite Chief Wilderness is located on the west shore of Lake Tahoe. The wilderness has a beautiful valley meadow and granite peaks.
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Amenities
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Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Granite Chief Wilderness - Dispersed
Diamond Crossing via Powder Horn Trail
California
7.9 mi2,503 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult
Barker Pass to Ward Creek Rd
California
11.6 mi1,414 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult
Barker Pass to Middle Velma Lake via PCT
California
29.0 mi5,200 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert
Barker Pass to Alpine Meadows via PCT
California
13.0 mi3,068 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert
Barker Pass to Echo Lakes
California
30.4 mi6,437 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert
Barker Meadow Ohv
California
1.7 mi7 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the California hunting page
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