Tanners Point (FR 14N31) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Tanners Point (FR 14N31) in CA

Eldorado NF, Georgetown Ranger District
4,589 ft
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A 7.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Placer County, CA. The road serves Big Crater.

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 7.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7.9 miles). Climbs 260 ft over 7.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 29%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 8 switchbacks.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.4 miles off. A river runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Foresthill, is 12 mi off.

September normals 52–79°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 05N50 — Reid 1492 Dam in CADispersed Camping49.8miFR 05N67 — Reid 1492 Dam in CADispersed Camping49.9miCottage Springs Picnic Area (FR 06N74) in CADispersed Camping50.6miFR 06N82 — Cottage Spring in CADispersed Camping50.7miFR 06N80 — Black Spring in CADispersed Camping51.0mi
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?