North Canyon (FR 09N47) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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North Canyon (FR 09N47) in CA

Eldorado NF, Placerville Ranger District
4,579 ft
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A 12.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in El Dorado County, CA. The road serves Lincoln Hill.

Eldorado National Forest, Placerville Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 10-day limit. Camp at least 100 ft from water.

All 12 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (12 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 13 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. North Fork Cosumnes River runs 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Grizzly Flats, is 3.1 mi off.

September normals 48–79°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 03N15 — Elizabeth Peak in CAForest Road Road40.3miFR 03N44 — Indian Spring in CAForest Road Road40.5miFR 03N34 — Stoddard Spring in CAForest Road Road40.6miFR 03N27 — Bourland Mountain in CAForest Road Road40.9miFR 03N11 — Noonday Mine in CAForest Road Road41.0mi
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?