Tells Tie (FR 13N12) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Tells Tie (FR 13N12) in CA
A 2.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in El Dorado County, CA. The road serves Bassi Falls.
Eldorado National Forest, Pacific 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 670 ft over 2.8 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 18%.
Robbs Peak stands 1,474 ft above the site, 2.6 miles northwest. Tells Creek runs 0.4 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Pollock Pines, is 16 mi off.
September normals 49–76°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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