Fish Hook (FR 11N79) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Fish Hook (FR 11N79) in CA

Eldorado NF, Pacific Ranger District
5,288 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in El Dorado County, CA. The road serves Crystal Basin Information Station.

Eldorado National Forest, Pacific Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 10-day limit in any 365 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.

All 0.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.1 miles). Climbs 20 ft over 0.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 15%. Level ground alongside most of its length.

The Ice House Reservoir shoreline is 0.8 mi off. Big Hill stands 864 ft above the site, 1.9 miles northwest. The nearest town, Pollock Pines, is 12 mi off.

September normals 47–77°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Silver Saddle Drive (FR 04N44) in CADispersed Camping44.3miCrescent Cove Loop (FR 04N50) in CADispersed Camping44.4miSand Bar Flat Campground in CACampground45.9miWillard Road (FR 04N16) in CAForest Road Road46.2miWisehart Pit Access (FR 04N04) in CAForest Road Road46.2mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Eldorado National Forest, Pacific Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?