FR 07N24 — Hermit Spring in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
FR 07N24 — Hermit Spring in CA
A 5.2-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 5.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.2 miles). Climbs 430 ft over 5.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 9 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. The nearest town, Arnold, is 15 mi off.
September normals 55–77°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
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