Peavine Ridge (FR 11N55) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Peavine Ridge (FR 11N55) in CA
A 7.5-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, Pacific Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 10-day limit in any 365 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.
All 7.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 4.1 of the 7.5 miles in are dirt. Climbs 230 ft over 7.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 20%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
South Fork American River runs 0.4 mi off. Telephone Ridge stands 1,330 ft above the site, 2.8 miles northeast. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Pollock Pines, is 5.0 mi off.
September normals 54–83°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Eldorado National Forest, Pacific Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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