Black Springs (FR 07N23) in CA

Road corridorStanislaus NF, Calaveras Ranger District

12 mi from Arnold

Maps 6,524 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

Difficult

6.6 of this road’s 12.6 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 6.6 miles of it dirt.
Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.
Winds through 4 switchbacks.
Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

2 known camp spots along this road, at mile 7.7: 1 mapped, 1 reported by travellers.

Limited privacy

Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
Black Spring lies 0.2 mi off.

In any undeveloped location within one Ranger District for longer than 21 total days during a calendar year.
Camping rules

September normals 44–75°F, 0.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Black Springs (FR 07N23) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access in California