Foster Meadow (FR 09N14) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Foster Meadow (FR 09N14) in CA

Eldorado NF, Amador Ranger District
7,104 ft
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A 17.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in El Dorado County, CA. The road serves Alder Hill. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to December 31.

Eldorado National Forest, Amador Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 10-day limit in any 365 days.

All 17.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (17.3 miles). Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Plummer Ridge stands 634 ft above the site, 0.7 miles northeast. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. North Fork Cosumnes River runs 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Grizzly Flats, is 16 mi off.

September normals 46–68°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Eldorado National Forest, Amador 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?