Deadwood Ridge (FR 6149-031) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

A 1.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Placer County, CA. The road serves Gas Hill Mine. 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. Dirt the whole way in (1.1 miles). Climbs 30 ft over 1.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 13%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.0 miles off. North Fork of Middle Fork American River runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Foresthill, is 10 mi off.