Hilly Peddler (FR 08N31) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access in California
Hilly Peddler (FR 08N31) in CA
Road corridorEldorado NF, Amador Ranger District
15 mi from Amador Pines
Maps 6,527 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 4/1–12/31Stay limit: 10 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
VerizonWEAK
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Difficult
- 14.5 of this road’s 14.9 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 14.6 miles of it dirt.
- Near Peddler Hill.
- Estimated climb: 1,600 ft over 14.9 miles through 11 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 24%.
3 known camp spots along this road, between mile 1.7 and mile 2.1: reported by travellers.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Peddler Hill stands 609 ft above the map pin, 1.6 miles northeast.
Rules
Climate averages
September normals 52–74°F, 0.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.