Little Duncan (FR 0096-052) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Little Duncan (FR 0096-052) in CA
A 2.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Placer County, CA. The road serves Little Bald Mountain. 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 2.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.1 miles). Climbs 320 ft over 2.1 miles -- sustained grades near 14%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 0.1 miles in.
Little Bald Mountain stands 1,897 ft above the site, 1.5 miles north. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. The nearest town, Sunnyside-Tahoe City, is 18 mi off.
September normals 51–76°F, 0.5″ 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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