Long John Creek (FR 14N12) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Long John Creek (FR 14N12) in CA

Eldorado NF, Georgetown Ranger District
5,517 ft
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A 5.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Placer County, CA.

Eldorado National Forest, Georgetown Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 10-day limit in any 365 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.

All 5.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.9 miles). Climbs 750 ft over 5.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 46%.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.1 miles off. Desert Cold Spring lies 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Pollock Pines, is 18 mi off.

September normals 51–75°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 06N82 — Cottage Spring in CADispersed Camping48.0miFR 05N50 — Reid 1492 Dam in CADispersed Camping48.3miFR 06N80 — Black Spring in CADispersed Camping48.3miFR 06N58 — Poison Spring in CAForest Road Road48.3miFR 05N67 — Reid 1492 Dam in CADispersed Camping48.4mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Eldorado National Forest, Georgetown 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?