Forestdale Loop Road (FR 31013) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Forestdale Loop Road (FR 31013) in CA

Road corridorHumboldt-Toiyabe NF, Carson Ranger District

11 mi from Meyers

Maps 7,953 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 1.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 0.8 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Elephants Back.
  • Estimated climb: 290 ft over 1.4 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 20%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Roadside parking · All designated routes on H-T MVUMs

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Elephants Back stands 1,622 ft above the map pin, 1.3 miles west.
  • A pond lies 0.8 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Stage 1 fire restrictions. (Carson Ranger District (outside developed recreation sites))
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 33–56°F, 3.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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