Beacroft (FR 0088-036) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Beacroft (FR 0088-036) in CA

Tahoe NF, American River Ranger District
5,449 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Placer County, CA. The road serves Beacroft Trailhead. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to December 31.

Tahoe National Forest, American River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 365 days.

All 0.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.3 miles). Climbs 100 ft over 0.3 miles -- sustained grades near 24%, with pitches to 27%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Canada Hill stands 1,305 ft above the site, 2.3 miles southeast. Skunk Spring lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Foresthill, is 19 mi off.

September normals 52–76°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Oregon Gulch (FR 08N62) in CADispersed Camping44.8miScott Creek Loop (FR 08N61) in CAForest Road Road44.8miArmstrong Lookout (FR 08N51) in CADispersed Camping45.9miPanther Creek (FR 08N05) in CAForest Road Road46.0miEllis Road (FR 08N25) in CAForest Road Road47.3mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Tahoe National Forest, American River 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?