Telephone (FR 09N76) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Telephone (FR 09N76) in CA

Road corridorEldorado NF, Amador Ranger District

9.7 mi from Grizzly Flats

Maps 5,301 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Eldorado National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 10 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
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StarlinkGOOD

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 4.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Lynch Dam.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
  • Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Twin Gulch Fire Tank lies 0.7 mi off.
  • Leek Spring Hill stands 2,321 ft above the map pin, 5.8 miles northeast.

Rules

  • Maximum stay limit for camping outside of a developed campground is 10 days per district/per calendar year.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 41–68°F, 3.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.