I will finally make it to to the Rubicon for Sierra Fest this year and have some questions? I will need a secure place to leave a 6x8 offroad camper while on the trials, does anyone have recommendations? Icehouse Resort seems logical for the Rubicon but, is there somewhere in between there and Slick Rock? I looks like 4.5hrs trail to trail so it may be easier to get another campsite closer to Slick Rock. Any info or suggestions are appreciated. Thanks.
Sierra Fest from Pennsylvania planning.
- Thread starter MJ4BTA
- Start date
- Location
- Granite Bay, CA
Look forward to meeting you on the trip, I'll be attending just the Deer Valley/Slick rock part of the week.
If your unit is fully securable/lockable, folks will leave trucks and trailers at the Tahoe staging area and then drive around to begin the trail at Loon Lake could be the easiest bet. For the second half of the trip at the Hermit Valley Campground (The trailhead of Deer Valley trail is literally right in the camp) you can set up your camper trailer there for the second weekend. Here's some info on RTF website and directions to the Tahoe staging area: https://www.rubicontrailfoundation.org/trailinfomation/trailhead/
If you end up doing that and driving around, depending how thirsty your rig is - the drive from Tahoe staging area to Loon Lake is about 90 miles, you could top off in south lake tahoe (Raley's gas station on the corner of highway 50 and 89 intersection is my go-to just passing through, or the Safeway gas station off highway 50 if you're stocking up with some food is another good option. Else if your rig is more thirsty and you'd like to fill up as close to the start of the trail as possible, in Fresh Pond is a gas station which would be the closest option to the Loon Lake trailhead from highway 50 side: 7720 US-50 #7720, Pollock Pines, CA 95726. Going to Fresh Pond requires a little doubling back to Ice House Rd.
If your unit is fully securable/lockable, folks will leave trucks and trailers at the Tahoe staging area and then drive around to begin the trail at Loon Lake could be the easiest bet. For the second half of the trip at the Hermit Valley Campground (The trailhead of Deer Valley trail is literally right in the camp) you can set up your camper trailer there for the second weekend. Here's some info on RTF website and directions to the Tahoe staging area: https://www.rubicontrailfoundation.org/trailinfomation/trailhead/
If you end up doing that and driving around, depending how thirsty your rig is - the drive from Tahoe staging area to Loon Lake is about 90 miles, you could top off in south lake tahoe (Raley's gas station on the corner of highway 50 and 89 intersection is my go-to just passing through, or the Safeway gas station off highway 50 if you're stocking up with some food is another good option. Else if your rig is more thirsty and you'd like to fill up as close to the start of the trail as possible, in Fresh Pond is a gas station which would be the closest option to the Loon Lake trailhead from highway 50 side: 7720 US-50 #7720, Pollock Pines, CA 95726. Going to Fresh Pond requires a little doubling back to Ice House Rd.
- Location
- Sacramento, CA
Like Mike said, I think that leaving the trailer at the Tahoe staging makes the most sense. You might even be able to meet up with one of our other people going and park your trailer on theirs in order to make it a little more secure.
As far as the 2nd half of the week, all of us will be camping at the Hermit Valley Campgrounds and you shouldnt have any issues leaving it there. Both locations, take your normal set of precautions to keep honest people honest. Reality, if thieves want something bad enough, they will find a way unfortunately.
As far as the 2nd half of the week, all of us will be camping at the Hermit Valley Campgrounds and you shouldnt have any issues leaving it there. Both locations, take your normal set of precautions to keep honest people honest. Reality, if thieves want something bad enough, they will find a way unfortunately.
- Location
- Reno, Nevada
In past years some members (sdspearo) have parked tow-rigs/campers at a campground in south shore for minimal cost. This is the most secure and convenient option IMO.
- Location
- Reno, Nevada
There is a 76 gas station in Silver Fork down Hwy 50, very close to the Ice House Rd turnoff that we always use. No need to go to Fresh Pond.
- Location
- Reno, Nevada
You could call it a dispersed campground with some fire rings (thanks to 
) but no designated spots. No reservations required.
There is a newly built pit toilet but no water is available.
If it is "down" it is likely just due to snow as it is high altitude. It can have varying amounts of snow into May and sometimes even June.
) but no designated spots. No reservations required.There is a newly built pit toilet but no water is available.
If it is "down" it is likely just due to snow as it is high altitude. It can have varying amounts of snow into May and sometimes even June.
- Location
- Encinitas, Ca
Leaving a rig unsecured for a few nights is too risky for me. A safe and secure bet is to park your rig at a campground in South Lake Tahoe. I usually use Tahoe Valley Campground right off hwy 50 just South of the "Y" in SLT. Camp there the night before you hit the trail then drive to the trail head early the next morning. Top off on gas at the 76 station in Silver Fork on the way as Eric mentioned.
- Location
- Reno, Nevada
Both day trips with Hermit Valley being our basecamp.
- Location
- Granite Bay, CA
Ohhh thats right, as I come from the west 99.9% of the time, Fresh Pond is always in my mind and I forget about the 76!
- Location
- West Sacramento, CA
Slickrock is a windshield and license plate trail. Deer Valley is not, and is also accessible from the campground. Not an issue for anyone street driving from Pennsylvania but just fun facts.
