South Lower Meadows (FR 14N17) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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South Lower Meadows (FR 14N17) in CA

Eldorado NF, Georgetown Ranger District
4,094 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 5.5-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 5.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.5 miles). Climbs 1,400 ft over 5.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 22%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.

Ralston Ridge stands 1,310 ft above the site, 1.4 miles north. The nearest town, Foresthill, is 17 mi off.

September normals 54–81°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 06N82 — Cottage Spring in CADispersed Camping49.5miFR 05N50 — Reid 1492 Dam in CADispersed Camping49.5miFR 05N67 — Reid 1492 Dam in CADispersed Camping49.6miFR 06N80 — Black Spring in CADispersed Camping49.8miFR 06N58 — Poison Spring in CAForest Road Road49.8mi
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?