Plummer Ridge Trail 4WD (FR 09N67) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Plummer Ridge Trail 4WD (FR 09N67) in CA
An 11.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in El Dorado County, CA. The road serves Buckskin Joe Spring.
Eldorado National Forest, Placerville Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 10-day limit. Camp at least 100 ft from water.
All 11.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (11.3 miles). Climbs 1,800 ft over 11.3 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 30%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Buckskin Joe Spring lies 0.2 mi off. Leek Spring Hill stands 1,072 ft above the site, 1.3 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. The nearest town, Grizzly Flats, is 13 mi off.
September normals 48–70°F, 0.6″ 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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