Upper Faith Valley Road (FR 31093) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Upper Faith Valley Road (FR 31093) in CA

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Carson Ranger District
7,954 ft
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A 2.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Alpine County, CA. The road serves Elephants Back.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 2.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.7 miles). Climbs 310 ft over 2.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 19%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 1.2 miles in, signed private.

Elephants Back stands 1,621 ft above the site, 1.3 miles west. A pond lies 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Meyers, is 11 mi off.

September normals 41–66°F, 1.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

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.

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