California · Rock climbing · Pioneer

Tinka Dome

Tinka Dome in California has 6 climbing routes across 5 grades.

6 routes
5.5 – 5.11a
Sport · Mixed

Is Tinka Dome open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 3 alerts for Eldorado National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Eldorado National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Tinka Dome

Best months: May–September. 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

    43° / 18°

    9 wet

  2. Feb

    43° / 19°

    9 wet

  3. Mar

    48° / 24°

    10 wet

  4. Apr

    53° / 28°

    8 wet

  5. May

    62° / 33°

    7 wet

  6. Jun

    72° / 38°

    3 wet

  7. Jul

    80° / 43°

    2 wet

  8. Aug

    80° / 41°

    2 wet

  9. Sep

    73° / 35°

    3 wet

  10. Oct

    62° / 29°

    5 wet

  11. Nov

    51° / 23°

    7 wet

  12. Dec

    43° / 18°

    10 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at South Lake Tahoe Ap, CA, 24.6 mi away at 6,314 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Closures we've recorded since August 2026

  • Fire Restrictions are in Effect Forest Wide

    Eldorado National Forest · Order dated September 22, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026, no lift recorded · Forest Service

Tinka Dome is a climbing area in California's Eldorado National Forest, within the Amador Ranger District. The Forest Service manages the surrounding land, and the closest town is South Lake Tahoe, about 25 miles away. Summer and early fall are the most comfortable times to visit. At a nearby weather station, typical July and August highs average around 80°F with lows in the low 40s, while winter highs typically sit in the low 40s with lows near 18°F. The area offers six routes, a mix of sport and mixed climbing, with grades ranging from 5.5 to 5.11a. Among them are Scooby Snacks (5.8, sport), Chamber Pot (5.10d, sport) and Polish Princess (5.8, mixed, first climbed by Martyna Citkowicz).

Routes (6)

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