FR 07N08 — Arnold Rim Trail - Logging Museum Trailhead in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 07N08 — Arnold Rim Trail - Logging Museum Trailhead in CA

Road corridorStanislaus NF, Calaveras Ranger District

1.3 mi from Arnold

Maps 3,896 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
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Road Access

Difficult
  • 12.4 of this road’s 14.4 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 10.3 miles of it dirt.
  • Estimated climb: 1,900 ft over 14.4 miles through 17 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 21%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
  • A water crossing at the start of the road.

8 known camp spots along this road, between mile 0.3 and mile 12.2: 4 mapped, 4 reported by travellers.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • The White Pines Lake shoreline is 0.1 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.
  • Blue Mountain stands 2,175 ft above the map pin, 5.5 miles north.

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

September normals 55–82°F, 0.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.