Upper Votaw (FR 08N13) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Upper Votaw (FR 08N13) in CA
A 1.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Amador County, CA. The road serves Tanglefoot Trailhead. 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 1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1 miles). Climbs 240 ft over 1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 13%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Mokelumne Peak stands 3,172 ft above the site, 6.1 miles east. The nearest town, Amador Pines, is 18 mi off.
September normals 54–74°F, 0.7″ 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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