Can you reserve a site at China Wall Staging Area?

No. China Wall Staging Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

China Wall Staging Area

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Tahoe National Forest (NF) · Open Access

5,016 ft
Elevation

China Wall is used as a staging area in summer by 2-wheeled OHV dirt bikes and motorcycles. The trail is not wide enough to accomodate quad OHV's. In the winter China Wall is a staging area for snowmobiles, cross-country skiers, and snowshoe users. When there is snow on the ground it is an easy place for kids to play in the snow, but there are no designated sledding hills.

Getting there

39.15139, -120.67694 · 39°9'5.0"N 120°40'37.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 78°F in Jul, down to 45°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	47	45	48	52	61	70	78	77	73	63	51	45
Low °F	34	33	35	38	46	54	63	62	57	48	39	34
Precip in	10.6	10.1	8.9	5.1	4.1	1.1	0.0	0.2	0.6	3.6	7.2	10.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about China Wall Staging Area

Can you reserve a site at China Wall Staging Area?: No. China Wall Staging Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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