Hardclimb (FR 0096-057) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

A 4.1-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 4.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.1 miles). Climbs 640 ft over 4.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 18%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Little Bald Mountain stands 1,972 ft above the site, 2.0 miles north. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. Middle Fork American River runs 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Sunnyside-Tahoe City, is 18 mi off.