Foresthill Divide Driving Tour Interpretive Site

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Tahoe National Forest (NF) · Open Access

5,018 ft
Elevation

The Foresthill Divide Road Driving Tour is a self-guided journey through the history of the Foresthill Divide. Beginning in the town of Foresthill, the tour route is 27 miles (one way) to Robinson Flat. Tour booklets can be aquired at the American River Ranger District office at 22830 Foresthill Road. The district office is stop #1 on the drive tour.

Getting there

39.15052, -120.67620 · 39°9'1.9"N 120°40'34.3"W

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Typical weather

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

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F474548526170787773635145
Low °F343335384654636257483934
Precip in10.610.18.95.14.11.10.00.20.63.67.210.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Can you reserve a site at Foresthill Divide Driving Tour Interpretive Site?
No. Foresthill Divide Driving Tour Interpretive Site 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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