Roundtent Canyon (FR 11N57) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Roundtent Canyon (FR 11N57) in CA

Eldorado NF, Pacific Ranger District
4,885 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedEASY
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A 4.6-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in El Dorado County, CA.

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 4.6 miles in are maintained for passenger-car comfort. Paved the whole way in (4.6 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. Cedar Spring lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Pollock Pines, is 7.8 mi off.

September normals 49–78°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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.

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