Lake valley road dispersed camping

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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.

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Map & DirectionsLake valley road dispersed camping is located in California near Emigrant Gap

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39.31082034850931 N
120.61000040146317 W

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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.


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Reviewed Jul. 6, 2026

Per CAL FIRE not legal.

This appears to be another roadside pullout in the Demonstration Forest area rather than a legal overnight campsite. Based on on-site clarification from CAL FIRE at a nearby listing, overnight camping is not permitted in this Demonstration Forest area. Only the campground run by PG&E is legal.

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  • Review photo of Lake valley road dispersed camping by Vanessa H., July 6, 2026