HWY 50 Scaling Station (FR 11N66) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
HWY 50 Scaling Station (FR 11N66) in CA
A 0.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in El Dorado County, CA. The road serves Bridal Veil Picnic Area. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to December 31.
Eldorado National Forest, Placerville Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 10-day limit. Camp at least 100 ft from water.
All 0.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.1 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Level ground alongside most of its length.
South Fork American River runs 0.1 mi off. Telephone Ridge stands 1,668 ft above the site, 1.9 miles north. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. The nearest town, Pollock Pines, is 7.2 mi off.
September normals 55–84°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Eldorado National Forest, Placerville Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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