Mcculloh Spring (FR 13N41) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Mcculloh Spring (FR 13N41) in CA

Eldorado NF, Georgetown Ranger District
4,342 ft
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A 13.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Placer County, CA. The road serves Dad Youngs Spring.

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

8.3 of the 13.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 8.3 of the 13.5 miles in are dirt. Climbs 940 ft over 13.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 33%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 17 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. The nearest town, Foresthill, is 11 mi off.

September normals 57–80°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 05N50 — Reid 1492 Dam in CADispersed Camping47.2miFR 05N67 — Reid 1492 Dam in CADispersed Camping47.3miDorrington Station (FR 05N24) in CADispersed Camping48.9miFR 06N71 — Dorrington Ranger Station in CADispersed Camping49.0miFR 05N77 — San Antonio Spring in CAForest Road Road49.5mi
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?