US Forest ServiceFreeEldorado National Forest
Rubicon OHV Staging Area
Georgetown, California, California4,495 ft🗓 Jun–Oct
About this site
The famous Rubicon Trail staging area in Eldorado NF. Most iconic 4x4 trail in the USA. Camp before or after your run.
Peak season temperatures
81°F
Avg high
53°F
Avg low
Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.
Wildlife in the area
Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.
Gray FoxWestern Fence LizardGopher SnakeNorthern Alligator LizardEnsatinaSouthern Alligator Lizard
Activities
4x4 OffroadOHV RidingHikingPhotography
Amenities
OHV TrailheadFire RingWater Nearby
Site types
TentCar Camp4WDOHV
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- US Forest Service
- Managing unit
- Eldorado National Forest
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- Jun–Oct
- Elevation
- 4,495 ft
- Peak temps
- 53°–81°F
- Rating
- 4.7 (89)
- Coordinates
- 38.9012, -120.5634
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First come, first served. No reservation system. Verify current conditions and fire restrictions with the land manager before visiting.
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