Pipi Reservoir (FR 08N42) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Pipi Reservoir (FR 08N42) in CA
A 7.2-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in El Dorado County, CA. The road serves Lynch Dam. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to December 31.
Eldorado National Forest, Amador Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 10-day limit in any 365 days.
2.7 of the 7.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly paved, with 2.7 miles of dirt. Climbs 650 ft over 7.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 35%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 4 switchbacks.
Middle Fork Cosumnes River runs 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Prospect Rock stands 939 ft above the site, 1.6 miles south. The nearest town, Grizzly Flats, is 11 mi off.
September normals 51–80°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Eldorado National Forest, Amador Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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