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Granite Chief Wilderness - Dispersed

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About

USDA Forest Service

Tahoe National Forest

The Granite Chief Wilderness was designated a Wilderness area in 1984 because of its pristine nature, natural beauty, and primitive, non-motorized recreational opportunities. Located on the west shore of beautiful Lake Tahoe, the Granite Chief Wilderness is managed by the Tahoe National Forest. This 25,680 acre wilderness offers beautiful valley meadows and spectacular 9000 foot granite peaks.

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Location

Granite Chief Wilderness - Dispersed is located in California

Coordinates

39.06539314357959 N
120.25806951669475 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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WiFi
Good
Verizon
Good
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Unknown

Site Types

Dispersed

Features

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Eli F.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 24, 2024

Hard to get to

Site looks beautiful but road turns from pavement to 4x4. Pulled over right after the pavement ended. Lots of mosquitos

Month of VisitJuly

Jakey and Alex L.

Guide

Reviewed Oct. 12, 2023

Easy drive in, absolutely beautiful!

It rained when we got here… which over night at some point turned into the first snow!!!

How insanely beautiful!

Highly recommend this spot

Month of VisitNovember

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the elevation of Granite Chief Wilderness - Dispersed?

Granite Chief Wilderness - Dispersed is located at 7688 feet.

Are fires allowed at Granite Chief Wilderness - Dispersed?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Granite Chief Wilderness - Dispersed, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Granite Chief Wilderness - Dispersed have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Granite Chief Wilderness - Dispersed does not have wifi.