Wolf Creek Road (FR 31032) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Wolf Creek Road (FR 31032) in CA
A 15.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Alpine County, CA. The road serves High Trail Trailhead.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
10 of the 15.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 13.1 of the 15.4 miles in are dirt. Climbs 3,400 ft over 15.4 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 36%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 28 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Gates 2.4 and 7.9 miles in.
Silver Peak stands 3,600 ft above the site, 3.6 miles southwest. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. East Fork Carson River runs 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Topaz Ranch Estates, is 15 mi off.
September normals 37–73°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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