FR 07N07 — Hermit Spring in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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FR 07N07 — Hermit Spring in CA

Stanislaus NF, Calaveras Ranger District
5,564 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 1.6-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 1.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.6 miles). Climbs 500 ft over 1.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 13%.

Hermit Spring lies 0.7 mi off. Bailey Ridge stands 1,740 ft above the site, 3.6 miles east. The nearest town, Arnold, is 13 mi off.

September normals 54–77°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 01S26 — Hobron Hill in CAForest Road Road41.6miFR 01S05 — Bear Mountain in CAForest Road Road41.9miPines Group Stanislaus in CACampground41.9miFR 02S08 — Green Valley 673 Dam in CAForest Road Road42.0miFR 01S22 — Big Gap Flume - Historical marker in CADispersed Camping42.6mi
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?