Bald Mtn. Lookout (FR 12N71) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Bald Mtn. Lookout (FR 12N71) in CA

Eldorado NF, Georgetown Ranger District
4,100 ft
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A 3.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in El Dorado County, CA. The road serves Bald Mountain.

Eldorado National Forest, Georgetown Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 10-day limit in any 365 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.

All 3.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 2.5 of the 3.1 miles in are dirt. Climbs 580 ft over 3.1 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 28%. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A locked gate 1.8 miles in.

A body of water lies 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Georgetown, is 7.5 mi off.

September normals 56–82°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Eldorado National Forest, Georgetown 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?