FR 05N51 — McKays Point in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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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.

Stanislaus National Forest ↗

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

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

Climate averages

October normals 44–68°F, 2.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.