Chute Camp (FR 11N96) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Chute Camp (FR 11N96) in CA
A 0.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in El Dorado County, CA. The road serves Iowa Hill. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to December 31.
Eldorado National Forest, Placerville Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 10-day limit. Camp at least 100 ft from water.
All 0.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.9 miles). Climbs 110 ft over 0.9 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~200 ft on the downhill side. A gate at the start of the road. A gate at the start of the road, signed private.
White Oak Point stands 938 ft above the site, 0.5 miles north. South Fork American River runs 0.1 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Camino, is 2.3 mi off.
September normals 54–87°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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