Van Vleck Ranch (FR 13N22) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Van Vleck Ranch (FR 13N22) in CA
An 18.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in El Dorado County, CA. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to December 31.
Eldorado National Forest, Pacific Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 10-day limit in any 365 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.
12.9 of the 18.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 12.8 of the 18.3 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,500 ft over 18.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 24%. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Cattle guards 0.5 and 17 miles in.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. Robbs Peak stands 794 ft above the site, 1.3 miles northwest. Tells Creek runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Pollock Pines, is 15 mi off.
September normals 47–74°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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