Elliot Ranch (FR 0026) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Elliot Ranch (FR 0026) in CA

Tahoe NF, American River Ranger District
3,998 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 9.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Placer County, CA. The road serves Green Valley Trailhead. 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 9.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 8 of the 9.4 miles in are dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. North Fork American River runs 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Colfax, is 9.2 mi off.

September normals 53–79°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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.

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