Red Star Ridge (FR 0057) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Red Star Ridge (FR 0057) in CA
A 6.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Placer County, CA. The road serves Red Star Point. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to September 15.
Tahoe National Forest, American River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 365 days.
All 6.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 6.2 of the 6.4 miles in are dirt. Climbs 800 ft over 6.4 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 33%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 3 switchbacks. A gate 5.4 miles in.
Middle Fork American River runs 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. Ralston Ridge stands 702 ft above the site, 1.4 miles south. The nearest town, Foresthill, is 17 mi off.
September normals 51–78°F, 0.4″ 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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