Cottage Home Creek (FR 3127-008) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Cottage Home Creek (FR 3127-008) in CA

Tahoe NF, American River Ranger District
3,738 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 1.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Placer County, CA. The road serves Cottage Home Hill. The road is open seasonally, January 1 to January 2.

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

All 1.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (1.1 miles). Climbs 50 ft over 1.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%.

Sellier Creek runs 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Foresthill, is 7.0 mi off.

September normals 58–82°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?