Middle Long Canyon (FR 10NY04) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Middle Long Canyon (FR 10NY04) in CA
A 10.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in El Dorado County, CA. The road serves Bald Mountain.
Eldorado National Forest, Placerville Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 10-day limit. Camp at least 100 ft from water.
All 10.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 7.5 of the 10.1 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,300 ft over 10.1 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 32%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Bald Mountain stands 1,298 ft above the site, 1.5 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Silver Fork American River runs 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Meyers, is 13 mi off.
September normals 45–75°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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