Red Fir Group Campground (FR 13N18) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Red Fir Group Campground (FR 13N18) in CA

Eldorado NF, Pacific Ranger District
6,454 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 0.5-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in El Dorado County, CA. The road serves Brown Mountain.

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 0.5 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Paved the whole way in (0.5 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

The Loon Lake shoreline is 0.1 mi off. Tells Peak stands 2,416 ft above the site, 4.4 miles southeast. The nearest town, Tahoma, is 11 mi off.

September normals 48–70°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?