Vandenburg (FR 10N65) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Vandenburg (FR 10N65) in CA

Eldorado NF, Placerville Ranger District
4,986 ft
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A 6.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in El Dorado County, CA. The road serves Old Iron Mountain.

Eldorado National Forest, Placerville Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 10-day limit. Camp at least 100 ft from water.

All 6.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.5 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

The nearest town, Grizzly Flats, is 6.8 mi off.

September normals 52–81°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 03N12 — Noonday Mine in CAForest Road Road41.8miFR 03N15 — Elizabeth Peak in CAForest Road Road42.4miFR 03N44 — Indian Spring in CAForest Road Road42.8miFR 03N34 — Stoddard Spring in CAForest Road Road42.9miFR 03N11 — Noonday Mine in CAForest Road Road42.9mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Eldorado National Forest, Placerville Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?