Environmental Ed. (FR 10N69) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Environmental Ed. (FR 10N69) in CA
A 1.1-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in El Dorado County, CA. The road serves Fleming Meadows Trailhead.
Eldorado National Forest, Placerville Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 10-day limit. Camp at least 100 ft from water.
0.2 of the 1.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Paved the whole way in (1.1 miles). Climbs 130 ft over 1.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 14%. Winds through 4 switchbacks.
North Fork Clear Creek runs 0.8 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. Baltic Peak stands 1,569 ft above the site, 4.4 miles east. The nearest town, Pollock Pines, is 3.2 mi off.
September normals 58–85°F, 0.3″ 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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