Bear Spring Ridge (FR 14N21) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Bear Spring Ridge (FR 14N21) in CA

Eldorado NF, Georgetown Ranger District
4,490 ft
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A 5.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Placer County, CA. The road serves Devil Peak.

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 5.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.9 miles). Climbs 1,300 ft over 5.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 15%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Nevada Point Ridge stands 604 ft above the site, 1.4 miles southeast. The nearest town, Foresthill, is 14 mi off.

September normals 56–80°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 05N50 — Reid 1492 Dam in CADispersed Camping47.5miFR 05N67 — Reid 1492 Dam in CADispersed Camping47.5miFR 06N80 — Black Spring in CADispersed Camping48.3miDorrington Station (FR 05N24) in CADispersed Camping48.6miFR 06N71 — Dorrington Ranger Station in CADispersed Camping48.8mi
Fire restrictions

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.

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