Bear State Road (FR 13N51) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Bear State Road (FR 13N51) in CA

Eldorado NF, Georgetown Ranger District
3,567 ft
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A 2.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in El Dorado County, CA. The road serves Pennsylvania Point.

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 2.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.9 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. A pond lies 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Foresthill, is 6.5 mi off.

September normals 60–84°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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?