Carson Emigrant (FR 09N05) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Carson Emigrant (FR 09N05) in CA

Eldorado NF, Amador Ranger District
7,939 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.4-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Amador County, CA. The road serves Tragedy 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.

0.1 of the 0.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly paved, with 0.1 miles of dirt.

Tragedy Spring lies 0.3 mi off. Thimble Peak stands 1,833 ft above the site, 4.7 miles east. The nearest town, Meyers, is 15 mi off.

September normals 41–67°F, 1.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 02N54 — Camp Twentyone Spring in CAForest Road Road43.6miFR 02N09 — Mount Provo in CAForest Road Road43.8miFR 02N13 — Mount Provo in CAForest Road Road43.8miFR 02N14 — Thompson Peak in CAForest Road Road43.8miCottonwood RD (FR 01N04) — Mi-Wok in CAForest Road Road44.3mi
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?