Tobacco Gulch West (FR 12N88) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Tobacco Gulch West (FR 12N88) in CA
A 0.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in El Dorado County, CA. The road serves Grey Eagle Hill.
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 0.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.9 miles). Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 3 switchbacks.
The Lake Walton shoreline is 0.9 mi off. Bald Mountain stands 1,305 ft above the site, 3.2 miles southeast. The nearest town, Georgetown, is 4.2 mi off.
September normals 58–84°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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