Caldor (FR 09N45) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Caldor (FR 09N45) in CA
A 19.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in El Dorado County, CA. The road serves Archery.
Eldorado National Forest, Placerville Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 10-day limit. Camp at least 100 ft from water.
All 19.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (19.2 miles). Climbs 2,800 ft over 19.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 53%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 19 switchbacks.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. The Leoni Pond shoreline is 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Grizzly Flats, is 2.6 mi off.
September normals 53–82°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
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