Humbug Canyon (FR 0066) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Humbug Canyon (FR 0066) in CA

Tahoe NF, American River Ranger District
4,737 ft
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A 9.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Placer County, CA. The road serves Italian Bar Trailhead. 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 9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 8.7 of the 9 miles in are dirt. Climbs 770 ft over 9 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 27%. Winds through 8 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.3 miles off. North Fork American River runs 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Foresthill, is 14 mi off.

September normals 56–78°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.

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