Gerle Crusher (FR 13N23) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Gerle Crusher (FR 13N23) in CA

Eldorado NF, Pacific Ranger District
5,405 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
VerizonUNMEASURED
AT&TUNMEASURED
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A 1.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in El Dorado County, CA. The road serves Chipmunk Bluff. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to December 31.

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 1.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.3 miles of dirt. Climbs 10 ft over 1.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 20%. A gate 0.5 miles in, signed private.

Gerle Canal runs 0.2 mi off. Chipmunk Bluff stands 1,324 ft above the site, 2.8 miles east. The nearest town, Tahoma, is 15 mi off.

September normals 47–75°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?