Rubicon (FR 13N66) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Rubicon (FR 13N66) in CA
A 2.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in El Dorado County, CA. The road serves Pennsylvania Point.
Eldorado National Forest, Georgetown Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 10-day limit in any 365 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.
All 2.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.8 miles). Climbs 210 ft over 2.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 34%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~210 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
A pond lies 0.6 mi off. Tunnel Hill stands 821 ft above the site, 1.6 miles south. The nearest town, Foresthill, is 6.9 mi off.
September normals 58–84°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Eldorado National Forest, Georgetown Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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