Bear River 4WD (FR 08N03) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Bear River 4WD (FR 08N03) in CA
An 8.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Amador County, CA. The road serves Ham Spring. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to December 31.
Eldorado National Forest, Amador Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 10-day limit in any 365 days.
8 of the 8.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 8.5 of the 8.9 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,200 ft over 8.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
The Lower Bear River Reservoir shoreline is 0.1 mi off. Mokelumne Peak stands 3,450 ft above the site, 8.1 miles east. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Amador Pines, is 16 mi off.
September normals 53–75°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
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