FR 06N11 — Black Spring in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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FR 06N11 — Black Spring in CA

Stanislaus NF, Calaveras Ranger District
5,547 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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An 11.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Calaveras County, CA. The road is open seasonally, April 15 to December 15.

Stanislaus National Forest, Calaveras Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 11 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 9.7 of the 11 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,600 ft over 11 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Summit Level Ridge stands 697 ft above the site, 1.3 miles southeast. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Arnold, is 10 mi off.

September normals 52–77°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 01S43 — Hobron Hill in CADispersed Camping39.1miFR 01S40 — Hobron Hill in CADispersed Camping39.2miFR 02S09 — Frank Harris Point in CAForest Road Road39.2miCrocker Rr (FR 02S30) in CAForest Road Road39.5miFR 01S16 — Hobron Hill in CAForest Road Road39.6mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Stanislaus National Forest, Calaveras Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?