Ralston Ridge (FR 14N22) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Ralston Ridge (FR 14N22) in CA

Eldorado NF, Georgetown Ranger District
4,077 ft
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A 15.5-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Placer County, CA. The road serves Lynchburg Hill.

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

7.1 of the 15.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly paved, with 7.1 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,900 ft over 15.5 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 40%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 9 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. The nearest town, Foresthill, is 11 mi off.

September normals 58–81°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 05N50 — Reid 1492 Dam in CADispersed Camping49.2miFR 05N67 — Reid 1492 Dam in CADispersed Camping49.3miCottage Springs Picnic Area (FR 06N74) in CADispersed Camping50.4miFR 06N82 — Cottage Spring in CADispersed Camping50.5miFR 06N80 — Black Spring in CADispersed Camping50.7mi
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?