FR 07N47 — Hermit Spring in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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FR 07N47 — Hermit Spring in CA

Stanislaus NF, Calaveras Ranger District
5,148 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 7.7-mile stretch of gravel 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 7.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 3.1 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,400 ft over 7.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 20%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 5 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. The nearest town, Arnold, is 11 mi off.

September normals 53–78°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?