Richardson Lake 4WD (FR 14N39) — Pacific in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Richardson Lake 4WD (FR 14N39) — Pacific in CA

Eldorado NF, Pacific Ranger District
7,111 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 2.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in El Dorado County, CA. The road serves Sourdough Hill.

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 2.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.6 miles). Climbs 920 ft over 2.6 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 28%. Winds through 3 switchbacks. A water crossing 1 miles in.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.7 miles off. The Miller Lake shoreline is 0.1 mi off. Sourdough Hill stands 840 ft above the site, 1.0 miles southwest. The nearest town, Tahoma, is 3.9 mi off.

September normals 45–68°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 06N82 — Cottage Spring in CADispersed Camping47.9miFR 06N58 — Poison Spring in CAForest Road Road48.5miFR 06N80 — Black Spring in CADispersed Camping48.5miWakalu Hep Yo (Wild River) Campground in CACampground49.1miBeardsley Road (FR 05N02) — Calaveras in CAForest Road Road49.2mi
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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?