Cat Creek Ridge (FR 09N42) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Cat Creek Ridge (FR 09N42) in CA
A 5.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in El Dorado County, CA.
Eldorado National Forest, Amador Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 10-day limit in any 365 days.
All 5.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 4 of the 5.9 miles in are dirt. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 5 switchbacks.
Cabin Creek runs 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. Leek Spring Hill stands 2,082 ft above the site, 3.3 miles northeast. The nearest town, Grizzly Flats, is 12 mi off.
September normals 48–77°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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