Plum Creek (FR 10N40) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Plum Creek (FR 10N40) in CA
A 32.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in El Dorado County, CA. The road serves Bridal Veil Falls. 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.
22.9 of the 32.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 21.8 of the 32.6 miles in are dirt. Climbs 5,000 ft over 32.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 50%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 33 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 3.1 miles in.
El Dorado Ditch runs 0.2 mi off. Telephone Ridge stands 1,358 ft above the site, 3.7 miles northeast. The nearest town, Pollock Pines, is 4.9 mi off.
September normals 54–83°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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