Volcanoville (FR 14N35) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Volcanoville (FR 14N35) in CA
A 3.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in El Dorado County, CA. The road serves Buckeye Point. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to December 31.
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 3.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.2 miles). Climbs 270 ft over 3.2 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 65%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Jakeys Hill stands 543 ft above the site, 0.9 miles south. Middle Fork American River runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Foresthill, is 2.2 mi off.
September normals 56–87°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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