Mahons Hook (FR 10N91) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Mahons Hook (FR 10N91) in CA

Eldorado NF, Placerville Ranger District
6,185 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 5.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in El Dorado County, CA. The road serves Jim Quinn Spring. 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 5.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.2 miles). Climbs 610 ft over 5.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 15%. Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Silver Fork American River runs 0.7 mi off. Alder Ridge stands 959 ft above the site, 1.9 miles southwest. The nearest town, Meyers, is 15 mi off.

September normals 45–73°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 03N24 — Elizabeth Peak in CAForest Road Road41.5miFR 03N70 — Robert Nichols Spring in CADispersed Camping41.7miFR 03N29 — Robert Nichols Spring in CAForest Road Road42.1miFR 03N99 — Mi-Wuk Ranger Station in CADispersed Camping42.2miFR 03N77 — Robert Nichols Spring in CADispersed Camping42.2mi
Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?