Peddler Hill (FR 08N18) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Peddler Hill (FR 08N18) in CA

Eldorado NF, Amador Ranger District
6,840 ft
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A 3.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Amador County, CA. The road serves Bert Lund Memorial Overlook. 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 3.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.6 miles).

Middle Fork Cosumnes River runs 1.0 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Grizzly Flats, is 17 mi off.

September normals 47–70°F, 0.7″ 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?