FR 05N51 — McKays Point in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 05N51 — McKays Point in CA
Road corridorStanislaus NF, Calaveras Ranger District
2.5 mi from Arnold
Maps 4,430 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
VerizonWEAK
AT&TNONE
T-MobileUSABLE
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Difficult
- All 2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Winds through 3 switchbacks.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.6 miles off.
- The McKays Point Reservoir shoreline is 0.6 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 44–68°F, 2.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.