Dark Canyon G-Town (FR 11NY37) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Dark Canyon G-Town (FR 11NY37) in CA
A 0.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in El Dorado County, CA. The road serves Bald Mountain.
Eldorado National Forest, Placerville Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 10-day limit. Camp at least 100 ft from water.
All 0.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.5 miles). Climbs 50 ft over 0.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 15%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Peavine Ridge stands 2,113 ft above the site, 1.1 miles north. South Fork American River runs 0.1 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. The nearest town, Meyers, is 13 mi off.
September normals 50–81°F, 0.5″ 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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