Deer Valley 4WD (FR 09N83) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Deer Valley 4WD (FR 09N83) in CA

Eldorado NF, Amador Ranger District
8,037 ft
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A 7.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Alpine County, CA.

Eldorado National Forest, Amador Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 10-day limit in any 365 days.

All 7.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7.7 miles). Climbs 670 ft over 7.7 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 26%. Water crossings 3.8 and 5.3 miles in.

The Lower Blue Lake shoreline is 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.3 miles off. The Nipple stands 1,288 ft above the site, 2.3 miles north. The nearest town, Meyers, is 16 mi off.

September normals 43–66°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 01S96 — Preston Falls in CADispersed Camping50.9miFR 01S20 — Preston Falls in CADispersed Camping50.9miFR 01S02 — Preston Falls in CAForest Road Road51.3miFR 01N24 — Walton Cabin Spring in CAForest Road Road51.4miDimond O Campground in CACampground51.5mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Eldorado National Forest, Amador Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?