Twin Gulch (FR 09N40) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Twin Gulch (FR 09N40) in CA
A 22.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in El Dorado County, CA.
Eldorado National Forest, Amador Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 10-day limit in any 365 days.
11.4 of the 22.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 11.4 of the 22.5 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,600 ft over 22.5 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 31%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 19 switchbacks.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. Pi-Pi Creek runs 0.8 mi off. Big Mountain Ridge stands 1,232 ft above the site, 3.4 miles northeast. The nearest town, Grizzly Flats, is 7.0 mi off.
September normals 51–80°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Eldorado National Forest, Amador Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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