FR 08N02 — Deer Peak in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 08N02 — Deer Peak in CA
Road corridorStanislaus NF, Calaveras Ranger District
22 mi from Meyers
Maps 7,074 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 4/15–12/15Stay limit: 21 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 1.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 660 ft over 1.7 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 22%.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Lookout Peak stands 2,498 ft above the map pin, 2.3 miles southeast.
- North Fork Mokelumne River runs 0.1 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 34–59°F, 3.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.