Lake View (FR 08N46) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Lake View (FR 08N46) in CA

Road corridorEldorado NF, Amador Ranger District

6.3 mi from Amador Pines

Maps 4,350 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 4.1–4.7 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Eldorado National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 4/1–12/31Stay limit: 10 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 9.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
  • Winds through 14 switchbacks.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Middle Fork Cosumnes River runs 0.7 mi off.

Rules

  • Maximum stay limit for camping outside of a developed campground is 10 days per district/per calendar year.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 43–70°F, 2.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.