Mace Mill (FR 12N87) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Mace Mill (FR 12N87) in CA

Eldorado NF, Georgetown Ranger District
3,330 ft
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A 3.0-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in El Dorado County, CA. The road serves Sugarloaf.

Eldorado National Forest, Georgetown Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 10-day limit in any 365 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.

All 3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Paved the whole way in (3 miles). Climbs 150 ft over 3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 15%. Winds through 8 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

The Lake Walton shoreline is 0.9 mi off. Bald Mountain stands 1,264 ft above the site, 3.2 miles southeast. The nearest town, Georgetown, is 4.2 mi off.

September normals 58–84°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Eldorado National Forest, Georgetown 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?