FR 06N03 — Poison Spring in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
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.
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
Climate averages
October normals 46–69°F, 2.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.