Eleven Pines (FR 14N08) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Eleven Pines (FR 14N08) in CA
A 43.6-mile stretch of paved 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.
20.7 of the 43.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly paved, with 20.5 miles of dirt. Climbs 5,400 ft over 43.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 64%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 18 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Nevada Point Ridge stands 622 ft above the site, 1.5 miles southeast. The nearest town, Foresthill, is 14 mi off.
September normals 56–80°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
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