Gold Note (FR 08N55) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Gold Note (FR 08N55) in CA
A 13.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in El Dorado County, CA. The road serves Big Mountain. 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.
5.5 of the 13.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 5.5 of the 13.2 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,700 ft over 13.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 9 switchbacks.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Big Reservoir lies 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Amador Pines, is 4.4 mi off.
September normals 55–83°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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