Diamond Railroad (FR 09N63) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Diamond Railroad (FR 09N63) in CA

Eldorado NF, Placerville Ranger District
3,257 ft
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A 1.7-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, Placerville Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 10-day limit. Camp at least 100 ft from water.

All 1.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.7 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

A pond lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Grizzly Flats, is 3.2 mi off.

September normals 56–85°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Angels Camp RV & Camping Resort in CACampground39.7miColumbia Airport Campground in CACampground41.4miGlory Hole Recreation Area in CACampground42.1miTuttletown Recreation Area in CACampground43.9miOak Knoll Group Camp in CACampground44.2mi
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?