Bald Mountain Lookout (FR 12N72) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Bald Mountain Lookout (FR 12N72) in CA
Road corridorEldorado NF, Georgetown Ranger District
7.3 mi from Georgetown
Maps 3,109 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 2.6–3.7 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
Stay limit: 10 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 6.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly paved with 2.5 miles of dirt.
- Estimated climb: 690 ft over 6.9 miles through 14 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 31%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Bald Mountain stands 1,485 ft above the map pin, 2.0 miles north.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 51–73°F, 2.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.