Stone Cellar (FR 13N20) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Stone Cellar (FR 13N20) in CA
A 1.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in El Dorado County, CA. The road serves Chipmunk Bluff.
Eldorado National Forest, Pacific Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 10-day limit in any 365 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.
0.4 of the 1.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.6 miles). Climbs 20 ft over 1.6 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 29%. Level ground alongside most of its length.
Chipmunk Bluff stands 981 ft above the site, 1.6 miles east. South Fork Rubicon River runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Tahoma, is 14 mi off.
September normals 50–73°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.
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