Last Chance (FR 0044-022) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Last Chance (FR 0044-022) in CA
An 8.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Placer County, CA. The road serves American Hill. 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.
4.9 of the 8.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 5.1 of the 8.8 miles in are dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 0.1 miles in.
North Fork of Middle Fork American River runs 0.6 mi off. Little Bald Mountain stands 2,629 ft above the site, 6.7 miles east. The nearest town, Foresthill, is 13 mi off.
September normals 55–81°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
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