West Peavine Ridge (FR 11N63) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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West Peavine Ridge (FR 11N63) in CA

Eldorado NF, Pacific Ranger District
4,179 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 14.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in El Dorado County, CA.

Eldorado National Forest, Pacific Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 10-day limit in any 365 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.

All 14 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (14 miles). Climbs 1,200 ft over 14 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 25%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 19 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 6.2 miles in.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Silver Creek runs 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Pollock Pines, is 3.5 mi off.

September normals 52–83°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Acorn Campground in CACampground45.0miWisehart Pit Access (FR 04N04) in CAForest Road Road46.3miObservation Point Picnic Shelter in CACampground46.7miDeer Flat Boat In Campground in CACampground46.7miWillard Road (FR 04N16) in CAForest Road Road46.8mi
Fire restrictions

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.

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