Horse Peddler (FR 09N25) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Horse Peddler (FR 09N25) in CA
A 9.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in El Dorado County, CA. The road serves Bert Lund Memorial Overlook. 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 9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 8.6 of the 9 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,300 ft over 9 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 35%. Winds through 11 switchbacks.
Peddler Hill stands 1,782 ft above the site, 1.9 miles east. Middle Fork Cosumnes River runs 0.4 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Grizzly Flats, is 13 mi off.
September normals 56–78°F, 0.6″ 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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