Big Spring Road (FR 31083) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access in California
Big Spring Road (FR 31083) in CA
Road corridorHumboldt-Toiyabe NF, Carson Ranger District
7.8 mi from Topaz Ranch Estates
Maps 8,347 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 9.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 980 ft over 9.8 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 19%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
1 known camp spot along this road, at mile 1.4: reported by travellers.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.7 miles off.
- Leviathan Peak stands 591 ft above the map pin, 1.0 miles east.
Climate averages
September normals 39–65°F, 0.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.