Morning Star (FR 31190) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Morning Star (FR 31190) in CA
Road corridorHumboldt-Toiyabe NF, Carson Ranger District
13 mi from Topaz Ranch Estates
5.7 mi off US 395 (straight line)
Maps 6,773 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 10.4–11.1 and 16.2–16.7 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest ↗
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- 14.6 of this road’s 20.8 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Mogul Peak.
- Estimated climb: 4,900 ft over 20.8 miles through 20 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 89%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- Water crossings 1.8, 2.4 and 14.6 miles along the road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
- Mogul Peak stands 796 ft above the map pin, 0.7 miles southeast.
Climate averages
October normals 33–60°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.