FR 07N57 — Hermit Spring in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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FR 07N57 — Hermit Spring in CA

Stanislaus NF, Calaveras Ranger District
5,922 ft
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A 7.7-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 7.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 7.4 of the 7.7 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,700 ft over 7.7 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 28%. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Hermit Spring lies 0.3 mi off. Bailey Ridge stands 1,382 ft above the site, 3.5 miles east. The nearest town, Arnold, is 14 mi off.

September normals 53–76°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?