Carmen Valley (FR 0071) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Carmen Valley (FR 0071) in CA

Tahoe NF, Sierraville Ranger District
5,012 ft
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A 10.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Plumas County, CA. The road is open seasonally, April 24 to December 31.

Tahoe National Forest, Sierraville Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 365 days.

5.1 of the 10 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 7.6 of the 10 miles in are dirt. Winds through 4 switchbacks.

A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. Haskell Peak stands 3,078 ft above the site, 5.5 miles southwest. East Fork Carman Creek runs 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Portola, is 8.8 mi off.

September normals 41–78°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Long John Creek (FR 14N12) in CAForest Road Road48.0miRed Fir in CACampground48.6miNorthshore Campground - Loon Lake in CACampground48.8miNorthshore Campground in CACampground48.8miRed Fir Group Campground (FR 13N18) in CADispersed Camping48.8mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Tahoe National Forest, Sierraville Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?