FR 06N71 — Dorrington Ranger Station in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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FR 06N71 — Dorrington Ranger Station in CA

Stanislaus NF, Calaveras Ranger District
4,951 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.1-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 0.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.1 miles). Climbs 0 ft over 0.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Cold Spring lies 1.0 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Arnold, is 6.3 mi off.

September normals 5177°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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?