Slate Mountain Mine (FR 12N83) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Slate Mountain Mine (FR 12N83) in CA

Eldorado NF, Georgetown Ranger District
2,809 ft
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A 5.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in El Dorado County, CA. The road serves Castle Rock.

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 5.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.4 miles). Climbs 690 ft over 5.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 16%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~200 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 19 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. Sand Mountain stands 1,936 ft above the site, 4.5 miles east. The nearest town, Georgetown, is 7.0 mi off.

September normals 54–86°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?