Ellis Road (FR 08N25) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Ellis Road (FR 08N25) in CA
A 24.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Amador County, CA. 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.
15.6 of the 24.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 15.6 of the 24.3 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,500 ft over 24.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 20%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 26 switchbacks.
Panther Ridge stands 533 ft above the site, 0.6 miles north. Upper Mud Spring lies 1.1 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Amador Pines, is 12 mi off.
September normals 55–77°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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