Windmiller East (FR 12N25) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Windmiller East (FR 12N25) in CA

Eldorado NF, Pacific Ranger District
6,411 ft
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A 5.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in El Dorado County, CA. The road serves Table Rock.

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

5 of the 5.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 5 of the 5.6 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,200 ft over 5.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 23%.

Crystal Range stands 3,519 ft above the site, 6.9 miles east. The nearest town, Meyers, is 15 mi off.

September normals 50–71°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Willard Road (FR 04N16) in CAForest Road Road46.1miWisehart Pit Access (FR 04N04) in CAForest Road Road46.4miFR 04N09 — Hull Creek Spring in CAForest Road Road46.6miFR 04N39 — Strawberry Peak in CADispersed Camping46.7miFR 04N18 — Mount Knight in CAForest Road Road47.0mi
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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?