North South (FR 10N83) — Placerville in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
North South (FR 10N83) — Placerville in CA
A 30.0-mile stretch of paved 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.
12.7 of the 30 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly paved, with 12.6 miles of dirt. Climbs 4,400 ft over 30 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 23%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 24 switchbacks.
Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Myers Fire Tank lies 0.4 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. Big Mountain Ridge stands 1,348 ft above the site, 3.9 miles east. The nearest town, Grizzly Flats, is 6.1 mi off.
September normals 52–81°F, 0.5″ 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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