Cat Creek (FR 09N17) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Cat Creek (FR 09N17) in CA
A 67.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in El Dorado County, CA. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to December 31.
Eldorado National Forest, Amador Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 10-day limit in any 365 days.
42.1 of the 67.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 41.9 of the 67.4 miles in are dirt. Climbs 11,900 ft over 67.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 35%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 51 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Myers Fire Tank lies 0.6 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Grizzly Flats, is 5.6 mi off.
September normals 51–80°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Eldorado National Forest, Amador Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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