West Martin Meadow (FR 10N16) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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West Martin Meadow (FR 10N16) in CA

Eldorado NF, Amador Ranger District
7,518 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 2.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in El Dorado County, CA. The road serves Horseshoe Canyon Trailhead. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to December 31.

Eldorado National Forest, Amador Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 10-day limit in any 365 days.

All 2.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.6 miles). Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Martin Point stands 1,699 ft above the site, 1.8 miles east. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Silver Fork American River runs 1.1 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Meyers, is 11 mi off.

September normals 46–67°F, 0.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 02N07 — Marble Mountain in CAForest Road Road45.2miFR 02N14 — Marble Mountain in CAForest Road Road45.4miFR 02N06 — Camp Twentyone Spring in CAForest Road Road46.0miFR 02N29 — Hull Creek Spring in CAForest Road Road46.3miFR 02N05 — Hells Mountain in CAForest Road Road47.4mi
Fire restrictions

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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?