Canyon Creek (FR 12N79) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Canyon Creek (FR 12N79) in CA
A 4.8-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 4.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.8 miles). Climbs 850 ft over 4.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 17 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Bald Mountain stands 1,306 ft above the site, 1.1 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Canyon Creek runs 1.0 mi off. The nearest town, Georgetown, is 5.9 mi off.
September normals 58–84°F, 0.5″ 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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