Capps Crossing (FR 10N61) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Capps Crossing (FR 10N61) in CA

Eldorado NF, Placerville Ranger District
4,737 ft
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A 6.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in El Dorado County, CA. The road serves Baltic Peak.

Eldorado National Forest, Placerville Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 10-day limit. Camp at least 100 ft from water.

All 6.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 6.6 of the 6.7 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,100 ft over 6.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 27%. Level ground alongside most of its length.

Snow Creek runs 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Grizzly Flats, is 4.9 mi off.

September normals 53–82°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 03N12 — Noonday Mine in CAForest Road Road41.7miFR 03N15 — Elizabeth Peak in CAForest Road Road42.1miFR 03N44 — Indian Spring in CAForest Road Road42.4miFR 03N34 — Stoddard Spring in CAForest Road Road42.5miFR 03N11 — Noonday Mine in CAForest Road Road42.7mi
Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?