Bowman Valley Rock Climbing
Elevation: | 5,500 ft |
GPS: |
39.4443, -120.656 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Shared By: | Kurt Swanson on Jan 13, 2012 · Updates |
Admins: | Aron Quiter, Lurk Er, Ky Bishop, Colby Wangler, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
Description
Free camping can be had here, and the only traffic the road gets is National Forest staff, ATV enthusiasts, and climbers. There is excellent swimming in the lake by climbing above Larry Land onto the damn and crossing over the spillway.
Getting There
The approach varies depending upon the vehicle used to enter on the National Forest, but a rental car can usually make it within a few miles of the approach trailheads. A good SUV can take you all the way. Take Bowman Lake Road off of Highway 20, usually approached via Interstate 80. Once you turn off of Interstate 80 and head down highway 20 (toward Nevada city) you go 3.5 miles and you'll turn right onto Bowman lake road. Continue on Bowman Lake road for 13 1/2 miles and you'll come to a bridge below Bowman Lake dam. This bridge will be the landmark for the areas in Bowman Valley. The road starts out paved but the last 5 miles are gravel and a little rough in spots. See the GPS location for the precise location of the area to park in. Please note that the US Forest Service Closes the road in the winter from January 1- March 31. https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tahoe/recarea/?recid=55462
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