Louis Jordon Mine (FR 08N58) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Louis Jordon Mine (FR 08N58) in CA
A 6.0-mile stretch of gravel 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.
All 6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 2.6 miles of dirt. Climbs 640 ft over 6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 20%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 7 switchbacks.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. Middle Fork Cosumnes River runs 0.7 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Grizzly Flats, is 5.3 mi off.
September normals 51–82°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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