Jaybird Spring (FR 11N60) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Jaybird Spring (FR 11N60) in CA

Eldorado NF, Pacific Ranger District
4,640 ft
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A 21.8-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.

13.1 of the 21.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 13.1 of the 21.8 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,200 ft over 21.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 63%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~200 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 23 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Silver Creek runs 0.6 mi off. Government Ridge stands 1,120 ft above the site, 2.7 miles north. The nearest town, Pollock Pines, is 6.9 mi off.

September normals 50–81°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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?