FR 06N03 — Poison Spring in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 06N03 — Poison Spring in CA

Road corridorStanislaus NF, Calaveras Ranger District

11 mi from Arnold

Maps 4,956 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
VerizonMARGINAL
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 3.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.
  • Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.8 miles 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 46–69°F, 2.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.