Plummer Valley (FR 09N61) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Plummer Valley (FR 09N61) in CA
A 7.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in El Dorado County, CA. The road serves Leoni House.
Eldorado National Forest, Placerville Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 10-day limit. Camp at least 100 ft from water.
All 7.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7.7 miles). Climbs 1,000 ft over 7.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 32%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 14 switchbacks.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Steely Fork Cosumnes River runs 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Grizzly Flats, is 1.4 mi off.
September normals 54–83°F, 0.4″ 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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