California · Rock climbing · Sierraville

River Rock

River Rock is a California climbing crag with 1 trad route.

1 route
5.10
Trad

Is River Rock open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Carson Ranger District. It doesn't name River Rock, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Carson Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit River Rock

Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    42° / 24°

  2. Feb

    45° / 26°

  3. Mar

    51° / 30°

  4. Apr

    56° / 33°

  5. May

    65° / 40°

  6. Jun

    75° / 47°

  7. Jul

    85° / 53°

  8. Aug

    84° / 52°

  9. Sep

    77° / 47°

  10. Oct

    64° / 38°

  11. Nov

    52° / 30°

  12. Dec

    42° / 23°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Verdi 2w, CA, 5 mi away at 5,429 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

River Rock is a climbing area in the Carson Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest in California, managed by a non-governmental organization. It sits within the national forest's boundaries, and the nearest town is Verdi, Nevada, about 5 miles away. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 85°F with lows near 53°F, while winter highs hover around 42°F with lows in the mid-20s. The Tahoe-Pyramid Trail starts just 0.1 mile away, and the Main Wall climbing area is about 0.3 mile off. For an overnight stay, Boca Springs campground is roughly 4 miles away, and Stampede Reservoir offers water recreation about 6 miles out.

Routes (1)