Rock Creek (FR 12N70) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Rock Creek (FR 12N70) in CA
Road corridorEldorado NF, Georgetown Ranger District
5.3 mi from Georgetown
Maps 3,330 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 5/11–11/9Stay limit: 10 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
VerizonMARGINAL
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Difficult
- 15.8 of this road’s 35.2 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 24.9 miles of it dirt.
- Estimated climb: 4,100 ft over 35.2 miles through 72 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 30%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side.
- Gates 0.5 and 25.1 miles along the road.
- A cattle guard 16.6 miles along the road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Tunnel Hill stands 946 ft above the map pin, 2.1 miles east.
Rules
Climate averages
September normals 58–84°F, 0.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.