Old Ice House (FR 17N02) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Old Ice House (FR 17N02) in CA
A 20.7-mile stretch of paved 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.
2.4 of the 20.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly paved, with 2.4 miles of dirt. Climbs 2,500 ft over 20.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 39%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 10 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Cattle guards 1.4 and 3.3 miles in. A gate 20.1 miles in.
Middle Fork American River runs 0.4 mi off. Little Bald Mountain stands 1,894 ft above the site, 3.7 miles north. The nearest town, Sunnyside-Tahoe City, is 18 mi off.
September normals 48–75°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
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