Black Mountain (FR 0045-004) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Black Mountain (FR 0045-004) in CA

Tahoe NF, American River Ranger District
5,125 ft
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A 3.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Placer County, CA. 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 3.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.8 miles). Climbs 1,100 ft over 3.8 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 18%. A gate 3.8 miles in.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. Black Mountain stands 1,844 ft above the site, 2.8 miles northeast. Monumental Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Foresthill, is 20 mi off.

September normals 51–75°F, 0.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Henrys Diggins (FR 09N66) in CADispersed Camping45.2miFrontier Adventure in CACampground45.4miCaldor (FR 09N45) in CAForest Road Road45.6miCat Creek (FR 09N17) in CAForest Road Road46.6miBig Mountain (FR 08N49) in CAForest Road Road47.2mi
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?