Badger Hill (FR 11N68) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Badger Hill (FR 11N68) in CA

Eldorado NF, Placerville Ranger District
3,132 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in El Dorado County, CA. The road serves Sportsmans Hall State Historic Landmark 704. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to December 31.

Eldorado National Forest, Placerville Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 10-day limit. Camp at least 100 ft from water.

All 0.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.5 miles). Climbs 230 ft over 0.5 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 15%.

A body of water lies 1.2 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Pollock Pines, is 2.8 mi off.

September normals 60–86°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Eldorado National Forest, Placerville Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?