Mckays Road (FR 04N38) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Mckays Road (FR 04N38) in CA
Road corridorStanislaus NF, Calaveras Ranger District
2.1 mi from Arnold
Maps 3,857 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 0–0.6 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
Motor-vehicle season 4/15–12/15Stay limit: 21 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
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Road Access
Difficult
- 0 of this road’s 5.8 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0 miles of dirt.
- Near Doud Hill.
- Estimated climb: 1,100 ft over 5.8 miles through 13 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 21%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~190 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.6 miles off.
- North Fork Stanislaus River runs 1.1 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 46–71°F, 2.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.