Roadside pullouts along Lake Valley Road in the Emigrant Gap area draw campers who assume dispersed camping is permitted here, but that assumption carries real risk. According to on-site clarification from CAL FIRE, overnight camping is not allowed in this Demonstration Forest area. The only legal option nearby is the PG&E-operated campground. Campers researching places to camp near Emigrant Gap should verify land management rules before arriving. Lodgepole Campground is one established alternative worth considering.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLake valley road dispersed camping is located in California near Emigrant Gap
Coordinates
39.31082034850931 N
120.61000040146317 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Features
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.




