Armstrong Lookout (FR 08N51) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Armstrong Lookout (FR 08N51) in CA

Eldorado NF, Amador Ranger District
5,446 ft
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A 0.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in El Dorado County, CA. The road serves Armstrong Hill. 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 0.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.6 miles). Climbs 230 ft over 0.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 16%.

Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. The nearest town, Amador Pines, is 9.2 mi off.

September normals 52–78°F, 0.5″ 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?