Spring Valley (FR 11N64) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Spring Valley (FR 11N64) in CA
A 5.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in El Dorado County, CA. The road serves Jay Bird Spring. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to December 31.
Eldorado National Forest, Pacific Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 10-day limit in any 365 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.
1.2 of the 5.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 3.1 of the 5.7 miles in are dirt. Climbs 670 ft over 5.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 19%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 3 switchbacks.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.3 miles off. Silver Creek runs 0.8 mi off. Government Ridge stands 1,497 ft above the site, 4.3 miles northeast. The nearest town, Pollock Pines, is 5.3 mi off.
September normals 52–83°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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