Morrison (FR 10N39) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Morrison (FR 10N39) in CA

Eldorado NF, Placerville Ranger District
6,255 ft
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A 12.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in El Dorado County, CA. 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 12.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (12.4 miles). Climbs 1,400 ft over 12.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 33%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 8 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. The nearest town, Grizzly Flats, is 14 mi off.

September normals 48–73°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?