Bottle Hill (FR 13N58) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Bottle Hill (FR 13N58) in CA
A 13.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in El Dorado County, CA.
Eldorado National Forest, Georgetown Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 10-day limit in any 365 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.
11.7 of the 13.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 11.4 of the 13.9 miles in are dirt. Climbs 990 ft over 13.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 42%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 19 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Georgetown, is 3.8 mi off.
September normals 59–85°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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