FR 12N37 — Union Valley Dam in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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FR 12N37 — Union Valley Dam in CA

Eldorado NF, Pacific Ranger District
4,981 ft
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A 0.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in El Dorado County, CA.

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 0.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.7 miles). Climbs 20 ft over 0.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 13%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Silver Creek runs 0.9 mi off. Big Hill stands 1,171 ft above the site, 2.5 miles east. The nearest town, Pollock Pines, is 9.3 mi off.

September normals 54–77°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 04N41 — Darby Knob in CADispersed Camping45.2miTunnel Muck Pile RD (FR 04N73) in CADispersed Camping45.5miSilver Saddle Drive (FR 04N44) in CADispersed Camping45.6miCrescent Cove Loop (FR 04N50) in CADispersed Camping45.6miWisehart Pit Access (FR 04N04) in CAForest Road Road47.7mi
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?