Firs Tract (FR 11N10) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Firs Tract (FR 11N10) in CA
A 1.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in El Dorado County, CA. The road serves Ralston Trailhead. 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 1.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 0.7 of the 1.1 miles in are dirt. Climbs 230 ft over 1.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-ends 0.7 miles in -- mapped turnaround at the end.
Ralston Peak stands 2,638 ft above the site, 2.0 miles north. Bryan Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Meyers, is 4.8 mi off.
September normals 43–73°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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