East Fork Road (FR 31111) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
East Fork Road (FR 31111) in CA
A 1.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Alpine County, CA. The road serves Snowshoe Thompson Historical Monument. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to November 14.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 1.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.8 miles). Climbs 460 ft over 1.8 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 26%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Gates 0.4, 0.6 and 0.9 miles in, signed private. A gate 1.2 miles in.
Hawkins Peak stands 4,213 ft above the site, 6.4 miles west. Diamond Valley Ditch runs 0.9 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Gardnerville Ranchos, is 9.4 mi off.
September normals 44–78°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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