Bear Tunnel Loop (FR 08N17) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Bear Tunnel Loop (FR 08N17) in CA

Eldorado NF, Amador Ranger District
6,599 ft
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A 0.9-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.

All 0.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.9 miles).

The Lower Bear River Reservoir shoreline is 0.8 mi off. Mokelumne Peak stands 2,720 ft above the site, 7.2 miles east. The nearest town, Amador Pines, is 17 mi off.

September normals 50–72°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?