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Rubicon OHV Staging Area
US Forest ServiceFreeEldorado National Forest

Rubicon OHV Staging Area

Georgetown, California, California4,495 ft🗓 Jun–Oct
Home/Free Camping/Rubicon OHV Staging Area

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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CamperWatch

National campground directory. Verified data, live availability, community tips.

info@camperwatch.org

Explore

  • Search all campgrounds
  • Free dispersed camping
  • National park campgrounds
  • When Yosemite is sold out
  • When Yellowstone is sold out
  • Availability alerts
  • Community feed
  • Baja California RV parks
  • Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe

Featured Campgrounds

  • Emerald Bay — Lake Tahoe CAState
  • Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe ParksTribal
  • Slough Creek — Yellowstone
  • North Pines — Yosemite Valley
  • Jenny Lake — Grand Teton
  • Many Glacier — Glacier NP

For Owners

  • List your campground free
  • Hipcamp alternative
  • Campspot alternative
  • Campground booking software
  • List campground free guide

© 2026 CamperWatch · Not affiliated with Recreation.gov, NPS, or USFS

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